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Joby Aviation · 5 hours ago

Senior CNC Programmer/Operator

positionSanta Cruz, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$44/hr - $60/hr

Joby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing a piloted air taxi service. They are seeking a Senior CNC Programmer/Operator to join their Composite Rapid Development team, responsible for programming and machining processes to create functional prototypes and facilitate production readiness.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Perform DFM review of incoming designs; communicate issues to designers and press for clarity on function-critical details
Plan and execute jobs autonomously: stock selection, cutter selection, workholding strategy
Manage job queue and prioritize to maximize spindle uptime
Maintain purchasing authority for tooling, workholding, and stock
Follow jobs through downstream operations to understand how machined tools perform in composite layup
Collaborate on workflow development to maximize efficiency while maintaining traceability and transparent timelines

Qualification

5-axis CNC programmingFusion 360GD&T knowledgeMachining diverse materialsProblem solvingCommunication skillsFast-paced environment

Required

5-axis CNC programming/machining experience
HS Diploma or GED equivalent
Fusion 360 experience (primary shop software); experience with other CAM platforms considered
Strong GD&T knowledge
Experience machining diverse materials: MDF, tooling board, aluminum alloys, steel, titanium, ceramics, composites, and engineered materials
Ability to work in a fast-paced everchanging environment with aggressive timelines
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to lift 50lbs unaided

Preferred

Prior experience with mold machining, stamping dies, or general toolmaking
Assembly and mechanical systems experience
Understanding of material characteristics and ability to research material properties
Peripheral knowledge of adjacent manufacturing processes

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
And more.

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Santa Cruz, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.jobyaviation.com

H1B Sponsorship

Joby Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.02B
Key Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $202M

Leadership Team

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Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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