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Senior Software Verification Engineer, Operations at Joby Aviation - QATestingJobs.com
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Senior Software Verification Engineer, Operations
Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, California, United States
onsitefull-time
Salary: $110,700 - $163,000. The compensation pa
Posted Jan 16, 2026Apply by Jan 16, 2027
Role & seniority
Senior Software Verification / Test Engineer (flight-critical embedded software) with 5+ years QA/Test Engineering experience; advanced degree considered for 3+ years.
Test design, execution, reporting; bug tracking; CI/CD collaboration
Agile and Test-Driven Development mindset
Top 3 responsibilities
Design, execute, and maintain test plans, procedures, and reports for software certification and validation; own the testing process for flight-critical components
Install, test, and maintain Integrated Test Lab (ITL) and on-aircraft software; work closely with Embedded, Flight Sensors, and Control Law teams
Identify, document, and track defects; contribute to product design reviews and provide input on functional requirements and schedules
Must-have skills
BS in CS, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering; 5+ years QA/Test in embedded systems
Strong debugging/troubleshooting; experience with manual test case development and defect reporting
Experience interfacing with embedded software and hardware; project management and bug-tracking tools
Ability to support on-site S4 testing, including some overnight travel
Nice-to-haves
DO-178C/DO-331 experience; model-based development verification
Full 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
Aviation Software requires comprehensive testing to ensure safety and to meet flight certification standards. Help Joby Aviation achieve software certification by testing the Embedded C/C++ code that controls vehicle flight and system monitoring.
Candidate should be an energetic, meticulous, self-motivated person with an adamant belief in the importance of product quality. If you love working with new technology, and have passion for innovation and safety, and a hands-on approach this is the job for you.
Responsibilities
In this role you will
Work with a range of software, processor in the loop, and hardware in the loop simulators representative of the eVTOL system.
Install, test, and maintain Integrated Test Lab (ITL) and on-aircraft software.
Design, execute and maintain test cases, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and supporting documentation for software certification and validation purposes.
Become the Software Verification product expert on flight-critical software components and own the testing process.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Document and report software defects using a bug tracking system.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, user interface, or content.
Work closely with the Embedded, Flight Sensors and Control Law developers to achieve test objectives
Required
BS. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years Industry Experience in Quality Assurance or Test Engineering. An advanced degree and 3+ years’ experience will also be considered.
Strong background in Software Test and Verification on embedded systems.
Interfacing with embedded software and electronic hardware.
Development, execution and reporting of manual test cases.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Reporting of defects and quality metrics.
Project management, bug tracking and continuous integration tools, e.g JIRA, Jenkins, Team City.
Must be able to support Joby’s S4 on-site testing so some overnight travel may be required.
Experience in requirements-based testing applying DO-178C Software Certification guidelines.
Experience with DO-331 Model based development and verification.
Programming experience in MATLAB and Simulink.
Background using Polarion or similar requirements management tools.
Agile software development and Test Driven Development.
Robotics Project(s) and/or Drone experience.
Piloting aircraft, avionics hardware, electric cars or similar systems.
Python programming and shell scripting proficiency.
Networking fundamentals.
Hands-on can-do mentality.
Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $110,700 - $163,000. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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