Electromechanical Technician

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

Electromechanical Technician

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate electro‑mechanical technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight‑critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands‑on individuals, operating in a very fast‑paced and rewarding environment.

Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we try to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering to develop and build our latest hardware
• Assemble hardware for use on test stands or on aircraft while maintaining associated documentation. This will involve mechanical assembly of parts and sub‑systems, etc.
• Develop assembly methods and tools on quickly developing designs
• Perform basic troubleshooting and testing of electromechanical assemblies
• Build test setups for R&D labs and perform hardware characterization tests

Required

• Previous experience as NPI (new product introduction) or engineering technician
• Perform soldering of through hole and larger pitch components
• Harness fabrication and electronic rework
• Experience with industrial environments and procedures
• Experience working on high voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems
• Experience writing and following work instructions
• Proficiency with machining, mill & lath mid level, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship
• Experience with instrumentation
• Familiarity with CAD and reading engineering drawings
• 4 years hands‑on lab experience or R&D environments
• Well rounded in all levels of communication, collaboration with engineering to troubleshoot and refine test setups

Desired

• General understanding of electronic components and circuit principles
• Basic circuit knowledge (Ohm’s law, reading R, L, C values, current limits)
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wire harness drawings and assembly drawings
• Experience working with basic electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $36-52/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer