U.S. Strategic Policy Lead

Joby Aviation Us Strategic Policy Lead

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced and strategic U.S. Strategic Policy Lead to advance our engagements with stakeholders in key markets across the United States.

In this role, you will lead Joby's efforts to shape and implement state and local policy strategies that support the introduction and operation of Joby's electric air taxi service. You will play a central role in developing engagement frameworks, navigating complex political and regulatory environments, and building partnerships that enable Joby's growth and public acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Build a dynamic engagement strategy and team to tackle regulatory and government issues as a pivotal part of launching in target markets
• Develop and lead state and local government engagement strategies to support Joby's commercial launch and infrastructure expansion.
• Oversee policy and regulatory matters at the state and local levels, managing relationships with elected officials, agencies, and regional partners.
• Build and execute public affairs strategies to strengthen Joby's reputation and gain support from policymakers and community stakeholders.
• Represent Joby in meetings, briefings, and public forums with government, industry, and community leaders.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and advance Joby's policy and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Legal, and Communications to ensure alignment on regional priorities.

Required

Desired

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $120,300 - $203,900 / 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.