Performance Lead/DER

Provide experienced leadership in support of air vehicle design, ground tests, and flight tests with aerodynamics performance design and analysis, and provide guidance on all performance analysis and certification concerns.

This role will handle planning and execution of aerodynamic performance analysis and testing of air vehicles throughout the development and certification process.

• Interface regularly with Flight Physics teams (aerodynamics, controllability, control laws, loads), as well as Airframe, Powertrain, Flight Test, and other groups affected by performance and aerodynamics
• Perform as a primary subject matter expert and FAA/EASA focal for Subpart B performance and flight analyst activities related to certification
• Independently complete analysis, design, and testing pertaining to aerodynamics, performance, and handling qualities of vehicle designs at different stages of development and certification
• Conduct propeller and mission performance calculations and the underlying engineering analyses that provide inputs to aircraft-level performance calculations related to product requirements

This role contributes to developing electric air taxis that reduce urban congestion and enable more efficient transportation, creating positive environmental and social change through sustainable aviation technology.

• Bachelor of Science in engineering (aerospace engineering preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of aerospace industry experience in flight performance, including test management and execution
• Currently hold an active Company or Consultant FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization, or otherwise satisfy the basic qualifications for becoming a DER per the FAA Order 8100.8D and FAA Order 8110.37F
• Demonstrated experience working with or generating aerodynamic data related to lift, drag, and controllability
• Experience with and/or fundamental knowledge of computational fluid dynamics
• Experience with working with ground and flight test teams in various categories of aircraft
• Experience with development and approval of Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM) and Pilot Operating Handbooks (POH) and the performance data therein

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,000 - $277,000/yr. 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 developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial air taxi services, working to reduce urban congestion and create sustainable transportation solutions since 2009.