NDT Responsible Level III

Marina, California, United States$132,600 - $207,9003+ years

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. 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.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality assurance team as an on-site NDT Responsible Level III in Marina, CA. As we are building and certifying an advanced composite airframe that also includes additively manufactured parts, this position is responsible for inspecting carbon composite, bonded structures, metallics, and other advanced structures using ultrasonic, digital radiography, liquid penetrant, or other state of art methods. This is an opportunity to participate in developing a complete system, including influencing structural design, fabrication methods, and operational support of new aircraft. Hands-on experience and a “get it done" attitude are very important for this position. This position is rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

As the NDT Responsible Level III, you will provide necessary leadership and guidance to the Nondestructive Inspection Team. The position will coordinate inspection tasks across sites and meet the company schedule requirements for both Development and Production.

Responsibilities

Technical Oversight: Establish, maintain, approve, and continuously improved the NDT Written Practice and method-specific procedures, techniques, and work instructions (e.g. UT, RT, ET, PT) across all Joby Aviation manufacturing locations
Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to applicable standards (e.g. NAS410/EN4179, AS9100/ISO9001), customer specifications, and regulatory mandates (e.g. FAA/EASA, Part 21/145), as applicable
Personnel Certification: Manage the qualification and certification program for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, including the administration of both general and practical examinations
Method Selection: Determine the most effective NDT methods for specific applications, such as:o Radiographic Testing (RT)o Ultrasonic Testing (UT)o Eddy Current Testing (ET)o Magnetic Particle (MT) & Dye Penetrant (PT)
Audit & Quality Control: Act as the primary point of contact for external audits (FAA/EASA, etc.) and perform internal audits to maintain high-quality standards.
Problem Solving: Provide expert interpretation of complex indications and act as the final arbiter on "accept/reject" decisions for critical components.

Required

Certification: Current Level III certification in at least two NDT methods (e.g., UT, ET, RT, PT, MT)
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Materials, Physics, or related field; equivalent experience considered
Experience: 7–10+ years in NDT with at least 3+ years at Level III or program-lead capacity in production or maintenance environments
Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated mastery of NAS 410/EN 4179 requirements, and AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems
Regulatory: Experience in aerospace/aviation compliance (e.g., FAA Production/Repair, EASA Part-145) or similarly regulated industries

Desired

Experience with composite and metallic structures, welds, castings, additively manufactured parts, and bonded assemblies
Proven success implementing digital NDT tools (e.g., phased array UT, FMC/TFM, DR/CT, eddy array) and data management systems

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $132,600 - $207,900 per year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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.