GCS & Flight Test Instrumentation Technician

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a hands-on technician to develop, improve, and maintain ground control stations, telemetry rooms, data acquisition hardware and flight test instrumentation for its eVTOL fleet. You will fabricate and install hardware, configure communication and video systems linking flight test vehicles to the ground, keeping equipment mission-ready across multiple test sites.

The role supports certification and data flow to design teams in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience mentioned in the posting.
• High school diploma required, engineering background preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Hands-on machine shop skills with lathe, mill, sheets, welders.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, and fabrication of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Stations equipment.
• Technical maintenance, rework, and repair of instrumentation and stations.
• Installation, modification, troubleshooting, and calibration of equipment.
• Fabrication of cable harnesses and wire terminations between sensors and data units.
• Manage onboard and ground station software and instrumentation configuration.
• Participate in experimental flight testing as a ground crew member.

Skills

Sensor installations

Cable management

Engineering drawings

Machining / machine shop

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NI Hardware (cDAQ)

Python scripting

Networking / Linux IT

Job description

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 is seeking a hands-on technician to help develop, improve, and maintain our ground control stations, telemetry rooms, data acquisition hardware and flight test instrumentation for Joby’s eVTOL flight test aircraft fleet. You will fabricate and install hardware, configure and troubleshoot the communication and video systems that link our flight test vehicles to the ground, and keep this equipment mission-ready across multiple test sites. The equipment you maintain enables Joby to safely operate its flight test fleet and capture the data that feeds our design teams and supports certification of Joby's eVTOL aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, and fabrication of Joby Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Stations equipment
• Technical maintenance, rework, and repair of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
• Installation, removal, modification, troubleshooting, and calibration of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
• Fabrication of cable harnesses, soldering, crimping, and wire terminations between sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment
• Management of onboard and Ground Control Station software and instrumentation configuration
• Participate in experimental flight testing as a ground crew member
• Perform other tasks associated with operation of flight test aircraft and ground control station, which include ground operations, antenna operations, preflight items, cleaning, and organizing
• Perform other administrative tasks for the flight test department
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Required

• Experience with sensor installations and cable management
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• High school diploma
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, sheet metal breaks, welder, and other machine shop equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Hands-on attitude with analytical background

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
• Experience with NI Hardware, specifically cDAQ and c series modules
• Experience with software development using Python or another scripting language
• Experience with networking, Linux, and IT system configuration in a multi-user environment
• Experience with telemetry, antenna systems, and RF link setup and troubleshooting
• Experience with high voltage electronics
• Experience in testing aircraft composite structures
• Experience in testing aircraft mechanical systems
• Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience

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