Joby Aviation

Manufacturing Test Automation Software Engineer

Joby Aviation$89K — $151K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of full-time industry experience; or an advanced degree with practical experience
  • Expertise in OOP Python, specifically with asyncio for high-concurrency hardware control; exposure to C++, C, Go, and SQL
  • Experience operating electronics test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition devices)
  • Familiarity with networking and protocols including Modbus, I2C, and SCPI/VISA, as well as driver development for test equipment
  • Demonstrable experience in software development for production test equipment in a manufacturing context
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams and gathering requirements

Responsibilities

  • Build new test stations and support existing ones to ensure a deterministic and FAA-compliant production line
  • Design and maintain Python test software and HIL infrastructure for avionics system production
  • Translate complex manual acceptance procedures into automated software through cross-functional discussions
  • Maintain database schemas and ELT pipelines for critical test result storage and analytics
  • Deliver efficient UI and backend services within Agile/Sprint environments using CI/CD pipelines
  • Design robust communication paths using networking fundamentals to connect test stations and aircraft hardware
  • Develop async Python services and custom drivers for interfacing with test equipment using various protocols

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
Overview

Joby is looking for a software engineer with experience in electronics manufacturing and software development. Ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills, hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, and a solid understanding of software-hardware interfaces.

As a Test Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will develop software that enables the automation of electronics manufacturing tests in an aerospace production environment. You will manage a Python monorepo of microservices that spans test-execution services, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integrations, and CI/release tooling. Beyond code, you are expected to participate in technical strategy and cross-team collaboration, turning ambiguous test requirements into a deterministic, automated reality.

Responsibilities
  • Build unique new test stations while providing high-tier support for existing stations, ensuring the production line remains deterministic and FAA-compliant

  • Design and maintain Python test software and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) infrastructure that gates the production and certification of Joby’s avionics systems

  • Drive cross-functional discussions with software, hardware, and manufacturing engineers to translate complex manual acceptance procedures into reliable, fully automated software

  • Maintain database schemas and ELT pipelines to store mission-critical test results for downstream aerospace analytics

  • Full-Stack delivery of efficient UIs and robust backend services within an Agile/Sprint environment, deploying via CI/CD pipelines

  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, Routing) to design robust communication paths between test stations and aircraft hardware, ensuring low-latency and reliable data transport

  • Build async Python services and hand-rolled drivers to interface with test equipment via a deep stack of protocols, including gRPC, WebSockets, Modbus TCP, and SCPI/VISA

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or a related field) and 2+ years of full-time industry experience; or an Advanced degree with practical experience

  • Expertise in OOP Python, specifically with asyncio for high-concurrency hardware control and an exposure to other languages such as: C++, C, Go, SQL

  • Experience operating electronics test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition devices)

  • Experience with networking, Modbus, I2C, and SCPI/VISA protocols and writing drivers for electronics test equipment

  • Demonstrable experience in software development for production test equipment in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience designing and implementing test strategies to assess the reliability of automation frameworks and libraries

  • Mature understanding of Continuous Integration, Continuous Development (CI/CD) and DevOps tools

  • Ability to work closely with the software development team, and teams in other domains, gathering requirements and feedback

Desired
  • Experience building full-stack applications, including efficient web-based UIs and robust backend services using FastAPI and SQL

  • Positive attitude and self-motivated work ethic with an openness to feedback

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member in a geographically distributed team

  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible and eager to learn new technologies

  • Collaborative, teaching-oriented approach to problem-solving

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $89,000 - $151,000/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.

Additional Information

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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