Test Technician

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•$25 - $34

About The Position

Join our Testing Team and play a hands-on role in building and operating cutting-edge aerospace test infrastructure. You will work directly with flight hardware in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail and a commitment to safety are essential. This position offers the opportunity to grow alongside a dynamic team, contributing to both day-to-day operations and the continuous improvement of our test facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1–2 years of experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies
Ability to read and work from procedures and engineering drawings with minimal supervision on routine tasks
Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, measurement gauges)
Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Positive team player with a collaborative mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data acquisition devices and sensors (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers)
Experience with basic electronics tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Familiarity with machine shop equipment (mill, drill press, chop saw)
Ability to operate a forklift and use lifting and rigging equipment
Knowledge of 5S methodology and lean lab practices
Understanding of aerospace safety standards including tool control and FOD prevention
Experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment
Exposure to CAD software and/or project tracking tools such as Jira

Responsibilities

Assembly, operation, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of test stands and test equipment
Mechanical and structural setup of test stands, including installation of instrumentation gauging and wiring, and operation of basic data acquisition equipment
Mechanical assembly from engineering drawings, including adherence to specified torque requirements
Light machining and drilling operations in support of test stand fabrication and modification
Precision measurement using calipers and other metrology tools to verify hardware to specification
Routine calibration of test equipment, including managing and coordinating outside calibration vendors
Hardware kitting, ordering, and inventory tracking to support test activities
Active participation in 5S practices — maintaining a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
Use of software tools including Microsoft Office, Jira, Slack, and CAD applications for documentation, task tracking, and design review
Collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Clear communication of status, needs, and concerns to leadership and internal customers