Job Description

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.

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