Nondestructive Test (NDT) Inspector

About the position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality assurance team as an NDT Level II inspector with a focus on digital RT. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to in accordance with written procedures/instruction
• Take the lead on X-RAY inspection (digital RT) and ownership at the San Carlos facility, whilst supporting other inspection and QMS needs.
• Collaborate, as a team member, to solve problems that enable unprecedented use of complex composite, 3D metallic and polymer printed structures
• Assist in developing and implementing additional inspection procedures and equipment
• Manage system of data analysis, interpretation, validation, and documentation for composite parts and assemblies
• Work with the design engineering, testing, and QA teams to create robust inspection processes that have the right level of resolution for the application, acceptable process throughput, and can be accomplished consistently by the QA department in serial production
• Assist in sourcing inspection equipment and work with suppliers to build inspection capability needed to support aggressive production rates
• Implement business processes to integrate QA data with the PLM/MES systems to capture inspection results and test reports against design data

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED) plus Minimum 2+ years of experience in a nondestructive testing with focus on X-RAY (digital RT)
• Desire to implement a holistic system to characterize manufacturing process outcome to create safe, economical aircraft structures at high production rates.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in technology or engineer discipline
• 4+ years of experience in applying non-destructive inspection and testing practice to laminated advanced composite structures.
• 4+ years of experience in applying non-destructive inspection and testing practice to 3D printed metallics
• Previous Level II certification, meeting NAS 410 requirements, in one or more of the following methods: UT, RT, and/ or PT
• Experience using Phased Array Ultrasonic testing (PAUT) equipment
• Experience using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance