Nondestructive Test (NDT) Ultrasonic (UT) Inspector

Joby Aviation • Marina, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Quality Assurance team as an Nondestructive Test (NDT) Ultrasonic Test (UT) Level II inspector. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Previous UT Level II certification, meeting NAS 410 requirements.
• High School diploma (or GED)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a UT Nondestructive testing method (UT, RT, PT).
• Understanding of composite or metallic processing defects.
• 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 engineering discipline
• 4+ years of experience in applying non-destructive inspection and testing practices to laminated advanced composite structures.
• 4+ years of experience in applying non-destructive inspection and testing practices to 3D printed metallics
• Experience using Phased Array Ultrasonic testing (PAUT) equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to in accordance with written procedures/instruction
• Assist UT Level III in developing techniques
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees