Human Factors Specialist

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

The Human Factors Specialist will be a contributing member of Joby's growing Human Factors team. This position will support concept development and validation, systems integration, and certification activities related to the human factors aspects of our aircraft design. Work will span highly augmented flight controls, advanced displays and system controls, and pilot integration with increasingly automated systems for eVTOL and urban air mobility operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career human factors professional to develop deep expertise in aircraft development certification within a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude toward the project, a strong work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Intellectual curiosity and forward thinking are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Supporting human factors activities across the product lifecycle in collaboration with engineering and pilot teams
• Contributing to design development activities such as mock-ups, simulator studies, and user feedback sessions
• Supporting requirements validation related to human factors under the guidance of senior engineers
• Assisting in qualitative assessments and quantitative analyses to define pilot-vehicle interface requirements and synthesize findings into actionable design inputs consistent with ARP4754 processes
• Supporting test campaign planning and execution, including coordination of test article preparation and witnessing of tests
• Contributing to the development of human factors artifacts, including:
• Pilot-in-the-loop simulation study support and pilot procedures validation
• Flight deck and crew alerting philosophy documentation
• Graphical mock-ups and prototypes
• Human factors inputs to safety assessments
• Test plans, test reports, and design and analysis reports
• Supporting interactions with certification authorities (FAA, EASA, etc.) under the direction of senior staff

Required

• A Bachelor of Science in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Psychology, or relevant work experience
• Foundational knowledge of human factors principles as applied to complex systems or vehicle interfaces
• Familiarity with pilot task analysis, workload assessment methods, error analysis, and human factors evaluation methodologies (academic or internship experience accepted)
• Familiarity with pilot-vehicle interfaces, flight deck controls and displays
• Exposure to user research methods, interface prototyping, or usability evaluation in any domain
• Ability to work with pilots to synthesize information and control requirements and evaluate design concepts using scenario-based simulation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and technical documents
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize findings into clear written outputs
• A curiosity about aviation regulations and guidance material, and a willingness to question assumptions
• Proficient in English and Microsoft Office products

Desired

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in aviation, aerospace, automotive, or another safety-critical domain (internship and co-op experience counts)
• A private pilot certificate 
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 regulations or FAA/EASA certification guidance
• Exposure to ARP4754, ARP4761, or other aerospace systems engineering standards
• Experience with interface prototyping tools (hardware or software)
• Experience with simulation environments or flight deck mock-up evaluations
• A Master of Science in Human Factors, Cognitive Systems Engineering, or a related field

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $86,900 - $119,400/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.