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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Joby Aviation’s flight research team is looking for a passionate Communications Engineer to join our growing team. The Communications Engineer will work closely with Software, Hardware, Systems, and Flight Test teams to ensure the communications system meets the needs of the flight research programs. This includes enabling wireless communication for a variety of experimental aircraft and supporting requirements development for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. This position requires a solid understanding of RF communications and networking, and a willingness to learn the complex trade-offs involved in system design across both aircraft systems and ground control stations.

The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude toward the project, a strong work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are also a must.

• Design, implement, and integrate SATCOM, LOS, and RF communications systems to support uncrewed aircraft (UA) command and control (C2) systems
• Support flight operations by ensuring communications systems are prepared for flight test, monitoring performance, and conducting data analysis
• Integrate and test components and systems including RF and digital hardware, networking equipment, and application software
• Support design, integration, and configuration of ground control stations
• Develop an RF/network emulation test architecture and conduct testing
• Contribute to the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) command and control (C2) architecture and requirements development

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, BS in relevant discipline
• Hands-on experience integrating and verifying communications systems to include RF and digital hardware, networking equipment, and application software
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and/or vector network analyzers
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally across the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

• Experience with aircraft RF systems design considerations (antenna/cable performance, EMI/EMC, link budget analysis, etc.)
• Experience with network emulation and communications modeling
• Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and network security practices (e.g., VPNs)
• Familiarity with radio communications in the National Airspace System (NAS)
• Proficient with Python and/or C++
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, MS in relevant discipline

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target pay rate for this position is $95,800 - $158,100/yr. 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.

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.