Composite Materials & Process Fabrication Technician

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. Weve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. Were looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Working as a Composites M&P Fabrication Technician you will support the materials qualification effort leading to the development, certification, and production of eVTOL aircraft. The role requires composite fabrication and laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Interpret and work to a variety of engineering drawings and models for the fabrication of composite laminate, bonded composite joint, and bonded metallic/hybrid panels for use in mechanical, thermos-mechanical, and thermal analysis testing per ASTM standards
• Layup of prepreg composite panels, including sandwich structures
• Structural bonding of cured composite laminate panels – including hybrid joints, using various types of two-part epoxy paste adhesives as well as single and two-part sealant materials, while following Joby process specification requirements, and manufacturer requirements for mix-ratio and mixing procedures
• Mold prep and maintenance of tooling plates, caul plates, panel bonding fixtures, and a variety of hand-tools used for composite layup and adhesive bonding
• Use of a variety of calibrated dimensional inspection tools (including calipers, calibrated scales, micrometers, etc.) throughout the composite layup and bonding processes
• Performing calculations in both standard and metric units
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Following all Joby safety procedures, including all OSHA regulations/requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of composite fabrication experience
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent (an Associates degree or equivalent trade certification in composite structures fabrication is highly preferred)
• Strong math skills and a knowledge of engineering documentation, drawings, and models (understanding of and familiarity with GD&T)
• Ability to read and operate inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height-gauges, microscopes, and scales
• Basic knowledge of prepreg composites (including twill and uni-directional prepregs, paste and film adhesives, and honeycomb core)
• Ability to lift >50 lbs. unassisted and stand at work station for extended periods of time (>4 hours), not including meals and break times

• Experience working in a Composite Materials lab setting (Quality Assurance or R&D)
• Excellent technical aptitude and analytical skills
• Highly developed attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ‘Problem-solver’ mindset with a willingness to learn and collaborate effectively with other team members

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $24-$27/hour. 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.