Test Project Manager (Actuator Testing)

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

The primary responsibilities for this role will include scheduling and planning for the Actuators Testing team projects. Working with various engineering teams at Joby Aviation (including Design, Manufacturing, Certification and more), the Project Manager will develop and execute appropriate strategies and tactics that allow the company to achieve milestones on schedule and meet quality and financial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Testing, Design, Certification, and Manufacturing teams to define and scope testing-related projects that need to be carried out for the development and certification of aircraft actuation hardware 

• Collaborate with other project managers to align company efforts and meet key milestones 

• Track project progress, gates, and test component status, resolving potential issues to avoid delays 

• Demonstrate critical thinking, adaptability, and leadership to meet aggressive timelines 

• Create, maintain, and present schedules to various audiences from team members to executives 

• Use team performance metrics to inform growth, organizational, and budgeting strategies as well as provide feedback to improve efficiency 

• Facilitate communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams 

• Develop tools to support reporting and planning functions 

Required

• Bachelor’s in engineering or relevant field plus 5+ years of experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for project scheduling and management; or equivalent experience 

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated experience in the simultaneous management of multiple high-paced engineering projects 

• Demonstrated understanding of the product development cycle for hardware-centric projects from early design through completion and launch 

• Expertise in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, and JIRA 

• Expertise in common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, etc.) with the ability to create and maintain performance and efficiency metrics 

Desired

• Experience with aerospace projects and FAA certification process  

• Working knowledge of DO-160G environmental qualification 

• Experience with FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis Corrective Action System) 

• Experience with CapEx and OpEx budgeting

• PMP Certification 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $111,300 - $148,400/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.