Composite Materials & Process 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

Working as a Composites M&P 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work to a variety of engineering drawings and specifications for the fabrication of a variety of composite laminate and bonded composite panel types
• Layup of prepreg composite panels, including honeycomb core structures
• Structural bonding of cured composite laminate panels - including hybrid joints, using various types of two-part epoxy adhesives as well as single and two-part sealant materials
• 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.)
• Interpreting and working to a variety of ASTM, SACMA, and MIL-SPEC standards for a variety of material characterization and development tests
• Responsible operation of electromechanical test frames, test fixturing, thermal test chambers, environmental conditioning chambers, and relevant software on testing workstations
• 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
• Independently determining appropriate fabrication, bonding, and inspection methods and procedures for new or non-standard assignments, identifying effective solutions to unique or unusual issues
• Providing recommendations for process improvements and updates to work instructions, and offering input or feedback on the work of less experienced technicians
• Understanding the interdependencies between own work and related workstreams (e.g., tooling, testing, quality, program schedule) to support broader program objectives

Required

• Minimum of 4 years of composite fabrication experience, with demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative on new or non-standard assignments (additional experience working in a materials lab or aviation/aerospace setting is highly preferred)
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent (an Associates degree or equivalent trade certification in composites is a plus)
• 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 and material properties (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
• MS Office Suite and general computer skills (experience with multiple types of test equipment software is a plus)

Desired

• Experience in a materials lab or aviation/aerospace setting
• Associate's degree or trade certification in composites
• Experience in a materials qualification setting
• Fundamental understanding of composite test standards and common failure modes
• Excellent technical aptitude and analytical skills
• Highly developed attention to detail and critical thinking skills

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $29-$36/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.