Radio Systems 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.

The Radio Systems Technician will assist in the design, fabrication, assembly, test and documentation of Radio Systems used to support both remote and inhabited flight testing of our experimental eVTOL aircraft.
This will involve electromechanical design, along with the fabrication and assembly of mechanical structures. This individual will also be tasked with RF testing of these radio and antenna components, especially when the top level assembly is being utilized to command, control and telemeter the experimental aircraft.
The Radio Systems that control and telemeter our aircraft contain digital cameras, computer controllers and ethernet switches (making basic networking knowledge and experience highly desirable).

• Test radio devices with appropriate test equipment. 
• Document test results and track radio related devices.
• Perform CAD design of aluminum framing, bracketry, gussets, rotational devices for use in antenna/radio tracking structures.
• Perform top level assembly testing of antenna/radio tracking device when in use with radio control of experimental eVTOL aircraft.
• Perform schematic connectivity diagrams of uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution, AC/DC adapters to power all radio and ancillary equipment on our antenna/radio trackers. Assemble and interconnect and functionally test these devices.
• Candidates should expect to be on the move at all times, with deployments at multiple sites, including Santa Cruz, Marina, Edwards Air Force Base and overseas. 
• This position is a hands-on position, expect to have a wrench in your hand and to be working on large electromechanical structures.

• Associate’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 1 year of industry experience working on RF systems 
• Experienced in radio testing methods and practices including use of spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers and power meters
• Basic mechanical design methods necessary to perform CAD design, monitor fabrication and perform mechanical assembly of antenna tracking equipment

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 2-4 years of industry experience working on RF systems
• Experience collaborating with the IT teams (security software, application software, management software, switching LAN configurations, switching and camera equipment)

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $28 - $41/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.