Nondestructive Test Inspector IV 1st Shift

Joby Aviation

21h•$47 - $63

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality assurance team as an NDT Method Level 3. 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-the-art methods. Unlike a purely administrative role, this is a hands-on technical position; the Method Level 3 is expected to spend significant time on the shop floor performing inspections by hand while simultaneously providing the high-level oversight required of their certification. This is an opportunity to participate in developing a complete system including influencing structural design, fabrication methods, and operational support of a new aircraft.

Requirements

Certification: Current Level 3 certification meeting NAS 410 requirements in at least one method (UT, CT, ET or PT).
High-Level Proficiency: Minimum 5+ years of experience in nondestructive testing, with a strong emphasis on manual, hands-on inspection.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of composite or metallic processing defects and the ability to interpret complex inspection data.
Physical Capability: Ability to perform manual inspections in a production environment, including the physical dexterity required for transducer manipulation or part handling.
Drive: Desire to implement a holistic system to characterize manufacturing process outcomes to create safe, economical aircraft structures at high production rates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a technology or engineering discipline.
4+ years of experience in applying non-destructive inspection and testing practice to laminated advanced composite structures and 3D printed metallics.
Previous experience holding Level 3 certifications in multiple methods (UT, CT, ET and/or PT).
Experience using Phased Array Ultrasonic testing (PAUT) equipment.
Experience using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct Inspection: Perform hands-on NDT inspections on production parts and prototypes in accordance with written procedures; maintain proficiency by regularly executing inspections in [Method(s)].
Technique Development: Develop, validate, and document NDT techniques and setup parameters for complex composite, 3D metallic, and polymer printed structures.
Procedure Authorship: Draft, technical-edit, and approve NDT procedures and Work Instructions, ensuring they are optimized for both compliance and practical floor execution.
Collaboration: Work with design engineering, testing, and QA teams to create robust inspection processes that have the right level of resolution for the application and acceptable process throughput.
Problem Solving: Act as the primary floor-level resource for interpreting difficult indications and resolving technical challenges that arise during serial production.
Training & Certification: Provide practical, hands-on training and mentorship to Level I and II inspectors; oversee the qualification and certification process for departmental personnel.
Equipment Oversight: Assist in sourcing inspection equipment and work with suppliers to build inspection capability; perform and oversee periodic equipment calibrations and system performance checks.
Quality Systems: Implement business processes to integrate QA data with the PLM/MES systems to capture inspection results and test reports against design data.
Audit Support: Serve as the technical subject matter expert during internal and external audits (e.g., Nadcap, FAA), including the physical demonstration of NDT methods.