Test Technician

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

Join our Testing Team and play a hands-on role in building and operating cutting-edge aerospace test infrastructure. You will work directly with flight hardware in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail and a commitment to safety are essential. This position offers the opportunity to grow alongside a dynamic team, contributing to both day-to-day operations and the continuous improvement of our test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, operation, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of test stands and test equipment
• Mechanical and structural setup of test stands, including installation of instrumentation gauging and wiring, and operation of basic data acquisition equipment
• Mechanical assembly from engineering drawings, including adherence to specified torque requirements
• Light machining and drilling operations in support of test stand fabrication and modification
• Precision measurement using calipers and other metrology tools to verify hardware to specification
• Routine calibration of test equipment, including managing and coordinating outside calibration vendors
• Hardware kitting, ordering, and inventory tracking to support test activities
• Active participation in 5S practices — maintaining a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
• Use of software tools including Microsoft Office, Jira, Slack, and CAD applications for documentation, task tracking, and design review
• Collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
• Clear communication of status, needs, and concerns to leadership and internal customers

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies
• Ability to read and work from procedures and engineering drawings with minimal supervision on routine tasks
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, measurement gauges)
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive team player with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment 

Desired

• Familiarity with data acquisition devices and sensors (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers)
• Experience with basic electronics tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment (mill, drill press, chop saw)
• Ability to operate a forklift and use lifting and rigging equipment
• Knowledge of 5S methodology and lean lab practices
• Understanding of aerospace safety standards including tool control and FOD prevention
• Experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment
• Exposure to CAD software and/or project tracking tools such as Jira

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $25-$34/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