Senior Battery Engineering Technician

Joby Technician Position

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. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate 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. This is a full-time onsite position (San Carlos, CA).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Engineering to build and test battery systems.
• Documenting work and creating work instructions.
• Working on high voltage systems.
• Building test articles, fixtures and reworking parts/assemblies.
• Applying sensors and thermocouples to test articles
• Building systems enclosures for test stands.
• Cleaning and organization of battery build/test lab space.
• Cleaning test lab space and test articles after burn tests. Will require working in a Tyvek suit.
• Handling, packaging, labeling, and disposing of hazardous battery materials in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Discharging and disposal of battery cells.
• Maintaining stock of cleaning supplies and requesting resupply as needed

Required

• 3+ years of experience on high voltage systems working on batteries.
• Ability to use machines in a shop: mill, lathe, welding (laser, TIG, MIG).
• Experience working with PCBA. Soldering.
• Knowledge of the processing and joining methods of materials.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and following safety guidelines for handling battery components.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
• Team oriented attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Desired

• Experience with industrial environments and procedures.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Technical/Engineering related school or training.
• Knowledge of additive and subtractive manufacturing.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of hourly base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target hourly base pay for this position is $36-$50/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.