Joby Aviation

Lead Electronics Technician

Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos
ID
2025-4192
Category
Powertrain & Electronics
Type
Regular Full-Time

Joby 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. 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.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced and passionate electronics technician. This person will lead other technicians, run a world-class electronics R&D lab and contribute to Joby's success with their own work on electronics and wire harness assembly, debugging and repair.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, retain and manage a small talented team of electronics technicians Keep a world-class lab space where engineers and technicians can do their bestwork and always have the tools and space they need 
  • Organize labor so that both long term strategic projects and short term critical tasks get the attention they need
  • Demonstrate and train others on best practices in wire harness assembly,    debug and repair
  • Demonstrate and train others on best practices in circuit board assembly, debug and rework

Required

  • 7+ years of experience as an electronics technician responsible for circuit debug, hands-on circuit board work and hands-on wire harness work 
  • 2+ years of experience as a team lead, manager, or mentor of electronic technicians
  • AS degree in Electronics or Vocational Certificate. Military training and experience with avionics, maritime electronics or radio electronics welcomed. 
  • Proven track record of leading complex projects efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent communication skills – able to communicate complicated technical data/concepts efficiently 
  • Proficiency with using electronic and wire harness test equipment 
  • May need to travel 10% for field equipment support 
  • Experience working from schematics and assembly drawings

Desired

  • Experience with electric powertrains (power electronics, battery systems, motors/actuators) 
  • Experience with high voltage electronics
  • Lock-out-tag-out procedure experience
  • Shop or lab management experience

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $90,168 - $120,225/yr. 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.

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