Joby Aviation · 2 weeks ago
Structures Test Technician
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$36/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expJoby Aviation is a company working towards the certification of electric air taxis. They are seeking a motivated Test Technician responsible for the assembly, operation, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of test stands and equipment, while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the testing facility.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
The Test Technician primarily be responsible for the assembly and operation of the test stands using engineering drawings and models, operating forklift to move heavy equipment, light metal fabrication/machining such as milling, drilling, cutting, and grinding metal parts, assembly of large metallic bolted and welded structures, setting up hydraulic and pneumatic actuation systems, set up of video cameras to collect test footage, and installation of electromechanical components such as valves, motors, and switches
The test technician will support tracking, calibration, inventory, and control of tools, instruments, equipment, and raw materials used for testing
The Test Technician will also be responsible for the installation of instrumentation according to engineering drawings, verifying instrumentation locations, soldering wire connections, checkout, and troubleshooting of the instruments at the test stand, including load cells, displacement sensors, strain gauges, transducers, etc
The test technician will use digital systems and digital and analog instruments to collect and report test data and test media
The test technician may mentor others in the installation of instrumentation
You will support multiple projects and engineers and help with the fixture design, assembly, test execution, and troubleshooting
You will test the hardware of our next-generation Electrical VTOL aircraft
Develop and build 'one-off' test fixtures
Interpret drawings and CAD models to assemble electromechanical systems, test fixtures, and harnesses
Select and procure necessary hardware and tools
Create assembly instructions and a bill of materials for the test fixtures
Develop and follow test procedures and processes
Execute tests with our internal lab equipment or at external labs
Troubleshoot mechanical and test setup issues
Maintain a clean and orderly lab space with tool control, calibration, and inventory
Follow best safety practices
Qualification
Required
Experience with data acquisition devices and sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gage)
Must be able to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies
Preferred
Proficient with hand tools, machine shop tools (Mill, Drill, Chop Saw), light fabrication and metrology tools (Caliper, Measurements Gauges)
Experience executing tests and documenting test results
Experience operating a forklift, lifting and rigging equipment
Experience reading drawings for mechanical setup, torquing bolted equipment to specifications
Understanding and use of basic electronics tools (Oscilloscope, multimeter)
Understanding of aerospace safety, tool control, FOD, and other industry standards
Experience working with various test lab environments
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
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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