Test Technician

Joby Testing Team Position

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 include:

• 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

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