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Joby Aviation

Conformity Coordinator Lead

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Conformity Coordinator Lead Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, California •
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Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary 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, weve been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and were now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, were now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Conformity Coordinator Lead to join our Airworthiness Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Airworthiness Team in ensuring the compliance aspects of the aircraft are completed, contributing to the overall airworthiness of our fleet. This position will work hand in hand with multi-disciplinary teams, including manufacturing and quality, to assure the aircraft meets the standards required for conformity and maintain configuration during the aircraft's build and flight testing. Responsibilities The Conformity Coordinator Lead will focus primarily on assuring the aircraft achieves its airworthiness expectations, aircraft configuration control, and maintaining conformity. In addition to all individual contributor responsibilities, this role provides leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Conformity Coordinator and cross-functional partners.
Conformity Inspections:
Track conformed units and installations on the flight test aircraft. Provide feedback, support, and continuous improvement to the process at the manufacturing facility.
Deviation Disposition:
Remain cognizant of aircraft deviations or non-conformances; document, escalate, and drive disposition of findings in a timely manner
Airworthiness:
Work with the DAR and provide required documentation to support obtaining airworthiness tickets
Process Improvement:
Contribute to the continuous improvement of conformity and configuration maintenance activities. Working closely with other company departments, primarily manufacturing, quality, airworthiness, and configuration management, to ensure that the airplane configuration and conformity meet the requirements for program objectives Resolve issues on the manufacturing floor related to aircraft configuration and conformity Provide guidance to manufacturing and quality team members related to configuration control and conformity Point of contact at the airplane in support of certification and TIA test flights Be able to identify and resolve issues collaboratively Create reports and metrics as required Create metrics of progress and be able to present status to management Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to the Conformity Coordinator, supporting their professional development and effectiveness Lead cross-functional meetings and serve as the primary decision-maker for conformity and configuration matters at the aircraft level Own and continuously improve conformity processes, standards, and documentation, driving program-level efficiency and compliance May require occasional travel. Required 10+ years of experience in the civil aviation industry Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred Experience with aircraft conformity processes Previous Type Certification or Validation project experience, Part 23 or 27 experience preferred Previous project management or project engineering experience (formal certification such as PMP is a plus but not required; demonstrated informal leadership of cross-functional projects is acceptable) Experience with aviation manufacturing and inspection processes Excellent problem solving, communication, coordination, technical writing, and record keeping skills Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented Able to effectively work on multiple projects at once Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents. Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required Desired Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 regulations, policy, and guidance material Knowledge of ASTM, RTCA, and SAE standards Basic understanding of operations, pilot licensing, and mechanic licensing regulations and certification processes Experience using Dassault, Atlassian, and Polarian software tools Pilot experience or other experience with aircraft flight operations Experience with Smartsheets Experience with JIRA Further education or certifications in aviation maintenance, quality, or related technical fields are a plus. Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $158,600 - $256,250. 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. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.

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A Configuration Analyst or Specialist provides specialized technical assistance in software configuration management, a process to track and control changes in software. May work for a company software configuration management team and assist with all aspects of software configuration management, including software product and application reviews and analysis of system requirements. May work with software users to troubleshoot and resolve software configuration problems.

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