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Joby Aviation

Flight Test Instrumentation Technician

Marina, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
4–6 years of relevant experience.
Education
High school diploma.

About the job

Develops, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots flight test instrumentation and ground control station equipment for Joby’s VTOL electric aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Designs, fabricates, repairs, installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and calibrates flight test instrumentation and ground control station equipment.
  • Builds cable harnesses and manages instrumentation software and configurations.
  • Supports experimental flight testing and related ground, aircraft, and administrative operations.

What they ask for

  • Experience with sensor installations and cable management.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
  • Hands-on machine shop skills with equipment such as lathes, mills, sheet metal brakes, and welders.
  • Problem-solving and communication skills; hands-on attitude with an analytical background.

Nice to have

  • Experience with NI Hardware, specifically cDAQ and c series modules, scripting, high-voltage electronics, or aircraft testing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline; aerospace or rapid prototyping experience.

Pay

USD $44-$52/hr base pay

Tools

NI Hardware, cDAQ, c series modules, Python

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