Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manager

Joby Aviation • Marina, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality assurance team as an on-site NDT Manager and 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 a 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 Manager and Responsible Level III, you will provide necessary leadership and training to the Nondestructive Inspection Team. The position will coordinate inspection tasks across sites and meet the company schedule requirements for both Development and Production.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Materials, Physics, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Certification: Current Level III certification in at least two NDT methods (e.g., UT, ET, RT, PT, MT), with authority to certify Level I/II personnel
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the NDT Written Practice and method - specific procedures, techniques, and work instructions (e.g., UT, RT, ET, PT) across all Joby Aviation manufacturing locations
• Define qualification and certification requirements for NDT personnel; administer examinations and maintain certification records (e.g., Level I/II/III)
• Approve and control NDT equipment, calibration standards, consumables, and facility requirements; ensure proper system performance checks
• Lead technique development and validation (e.g., probability of detection studies, sensitivity validation, qualification of new methods or instruments)
• Provide day - to - day technical support to production, ensuring timely disposition of indications/nonconformances
• Review and approve NDT setups, inspection plans, and traveler/route instructions; verify acceptance criteria and coverage
• Ensure adherence to applicable standards (e.g., NAS 410/EN 4179, AS9100/ISO 9001), customer specifications, and regulatory mandates (e.g., FAA/EASA, Part 21/145 as applicable)
• Interpret and apply materials/process specifications (e.g., aerospace primes, ASTM, AWS) to NDT requirements

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees