Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Role summary

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot is a full-time role at Joby Aviation in Yuma, Arizona, United States (remote). Posted 2026-08-22. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

Company

Joby Aviation

Location

Yuma, Arizona, United States

Work arrangement

remote

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-08-22

Job description

Company Overview

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research and development UAS platforms and lead the daily flight operation onsite. Drawing on past experience operating medium to large UAS, the role will fulfill pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System. Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support the evolving project. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support additional responsibilities and tasks such as hands on work with the aircraft and ground support equipment, upholding strong safety culture, and support pre and post test activities with engineers.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms

Conduct preflight planning and inspections of the system

Support test planning and take part in test rehearsals

Post flight reports, internal and external

Lead other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities

Required

Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with Instrument rating

Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate

Current Class 3 medical

Experience operating Group 3 + UAS

Experience with manual (non-GPS) and/or augmented flight modes using a traditional RC controller interface for conventional takeoff and landing aircraft

Fully automated remote flight

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training

At least 7 years of relevant experience

Significant UAS experience. Depending on platforms, >300 hrs >200 sorties

Demonstrated leadership skills

Development and administration of policy and procedures

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

Read and speak English proficiently

Desired

Part 61 Commercial pilot certificate

Support of new aircraft or systems development

Acceptance testing experience

Flight test engineering

UAS operations within the National Airspace System beyond Part 107

Standard operating procedures development

Basic CAD and manufacturing experience

Systems engineering

A&P or similar experience

Aircraft, ground station, and/or subsystem design and build

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $111,900 - $191,200/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.

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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer