Electromechanical Powertrain Technician for VTOL Flight

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented electro‑mechanical technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight‑critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The candidate will collaborate with engineering to develop hardware and ensure documentation is thorough.

Responsibilities include assembling hardware for test stands or aircraft, developing assembly methods, troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies, and building test setups for R&D labs to characterize hardware

Qualifications

• 4 years hands-on lab experience or R&D environments.
• Proficiency with machining, mill & lathe, mid level, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship.
• Experience with soldering of through hole components and harness fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering to develop and build hardware.
• Assemble hardware for test stands or aircraft while maintaining documentation.
• Develop assembly methods and tools for evolving designs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and testing of electromechanical assemblies.
• Build test setups for R&D labs and perform hardware characterization tests.

Skills

Lab experience

Soldering

Instrumentation

CAD drawings

Machining

Tools

CAD software

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Welding

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented electro‑mechanical technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight‑critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The candidate will collaborate with engineering to develop hardware and ensure documentation is thorough.

Responsibilities include assembling hardware for test stands or aircraft, developing assembly methods, troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies, and building test setups for R&D labs to characterize hardware