Integration & Test Technician

Company Overview

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Advanced Development Team. As part of this team you will help in the integration of flight critical components and sub-systems for conventional aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast paced, and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals, looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement key ideas and process improvements that drive company growth

• Enjoys creative problem-solving

• Passion for mastering new technologies

• Work closely with engineering to build electrical assemblies and integrate hardware installations in support of rapid aircraft development.

• Prepare aircraft electrical and wire harness subassembly kits

• Manufacture complex wire harnesses and custom electrical assemblies

• Maintain accurate historical data and record-keeping for aircraft health and repairs.

• Perform systems checkout and debugging, as to bring sub-systems to an operational status, while strictly adhering to best practices and proper documentation.

• Ensure parts availability for repairs and maintain an organized electrical shop

• Collaborate with the maintenance team to secure repair slots and optimize repair time.

• Support aircraft mechanics during in-aircraft wire harness installation

Required

• 5 years of experience in harness fabrication or related electronics manufacturing

• Strong work ethic

• Team oriented attitude

• Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability

• Familiarity with serial and differential communication protocols

• Familiarity with standards IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, AS50881

• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Proficiency with soldering of electronics, wiring harness manufacture, and overall electrical craftsmanship

Desired

• Experience with component assembly and systems integration of aircraft flight hardware

• Experience with wiring and interface with DAQs (data acquisition modules)

• Experience with installing sensors (strain gauges, accelerometers, thermistors)

• Experience with computer networks and linux computers

• Associates, technical degree or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $39-$47/hr. 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