GCS & Flight Test Instrumentation Technician

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Joby is seeking a hands-on technician to help develop, improve, and maintain our ground control stations, telemetry rooms, data acquisition hardware and flight test instrumentation for Joby’s eVTOL flight test aircraft fleet. You will fabricate and install hardware, configure and troubleshoot the communication and video systems that link our flight test vehicles to the ground, and keep this equipment mission-ready across multiple test sites. The equipment you maintain enables Joby to safely operate its flight test fleet and capture the data that feeds our design teams and supports certification of Joby's eVTOL aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a 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.

Requirements

Experience with sensor installations and cable management
4-6 years of relevant experience
High school diploma
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, sheet metal breaks, welder, and other machine shop equipment
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Hands-on attitude with analytical background

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
Experience with NI Hardware, specifically cDAQ and c series modules
Experience with software development using Python or another scripting language
Experience with networking, Linux, and IT system configuration in a multi-user environment
Experience with telemetry, antenna systems, and RF link setup and troubleshooting
Experience with high voltage electronics
Experience in testing aircraft composite structures
Experience in testing aircraft mechanical systems
Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience

Responsibilities

Design, construction, and fabrication of Joby Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Stations equipment
Technical maintenance, rework, and repair of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
Installation, removal, modification, troubleshooting, and calibration of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
Fabrication of cable harnesses, soldering, crimping, and wire terminations between sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment
Management of onboard and Ground Control Station software and instrumentation configuration
Participate in experimental flight testing as a ground crew member
Perform other tasks associated with operation of flight test aircraft and ground control station, which include ground operations, antenna operations, preflight items, cleaning, and organizing
Perform other administrative tasks for the flight test department
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company