Flight Research Software Project Engineer

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Salary

$136K-$152K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

24% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Flight Research Software Project Engineer Santa Cruz, CA, US Company Overview Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations. Overview Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for a Software Project Engineer to help drive technical execution across our software and autonomy development portfolio. You will work across multiple concurrent workstreams, including flight controls, mission management, embedded systems, simulation, ground control station software, and test infrastructure to help the team prioritize the highest-value work and deliver software tied to flight test campaigns and program milestones. We are a small, close-knit and agile team building software that flies on novel fly-by-wire aircraft. The role requires someone who can operate effectively in an environment where priorities shift based on evolving program needs. You will partner closely with engineering, flight test and program leads to translate high-level objectives into technically grounded execution plans, maintain clarity around dependencies and risks, and keep the team focused on what matters most. Responsibilities Own the integrated software execution plan across programs, maintaining a clear view of workstreams, dependencies, milestones, technical risks, and critical path. Work with software engineering leads to decompose

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