Joby Aviation

Avionics & Wiring Technician

Joby Aviation$72K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of aerospace experience in avionics or electrical wiring
  • Proficient in building and repairing aerospace-grade wire harnesses
  • Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools like voltmeters and circuit testers
  • High attention to detail with commitment to safety standards
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and install custom wire harnesses for flight controls and avionics
  • Install avionics and fly-by-wire actuators in airframes per schematics
  • Conduct functional tests and troubleshooting on new installations
  • Collaborate with engineers on prototype installations and design improvements
  • Log maintenance actions and ensure compliance with FAA regulations
  • Assist with inspections and pre-flight testing of autonomous systems

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Avionics & Wiring Technician to join our Experimental Operations team. In this role, you will be on the leading edge of autonomy retrofits of existing aircraft. You will be responsible for building, routing, and testing complex wire harnesses, as well as installing the advanced sensors, redundant communication systems, and flight control actuators that make autonomous flight possible. You will work closely with our aerospace engineers to take prototype designs from the lab into the aircraft, while informing processes to scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities
  • Fabricate, modify, and install custom wire harnesses for experimental flight controls, avionics, flight computers, detect-and-avoid (DAA) sensors, radar, and communication suites
  • Install prototype avionics, fly-by-wire electromechanical actuators, and computing enclosures into the airframe in accordance with engineering schematics and applicable regulations and maintenance programs
  • Conduct functional, operational, and ground-loop tests on new installations. Use standard diagnostic tools (multimeters,etc.) to troubleshoot circuitry and redundant systems
  • Work directly with hardware and electrical engineers to provide feedback on prototype installations, red-line electrical drawings, and suggest improvements for design-for-manufacturability
  • Meticulously log maintenance actions, maintain configuration control of the experimental aircraft, and ensure all wiring changes are documented per FAA regulations and internal company protocols
  • Assist the flight operations team with daily inspections, pre-flight ground testing of the autonomous system, and post-flight data retrieval and troubleshooting
Required
  • 3+ years of aerospace industry experience working in avionics, electrical wiring, or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrated proficiency in building, repairing, and pinning aerospace-grade wire harnesses (e.g., stripping, crimping, soldering, and using mil-spec connectors).
  • Strong ability to read, interpret, and red-line complex wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints
  • Hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment (voltmeters, circuit testers, avionics test sets)
  • High attention to detail and a strict commitment to aviation safety standards.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment where instructions may adapt and evolve

 

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. a7 120.15. a0“US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees

Desired
  • Direct experience performing maintenance or avionics modifications on the Cessna 208/208B Grand Caravan
  • Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification
  • Previous experience working with experimental aircraft, first-of-type prototype installations, or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) modifications
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology, fly-by-wire systems, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $35/hr-$57/hra0The 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.

 

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Joby Aviation

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Avionics & Wiring Technician jobs: