Aircraft Integration Assembly Technician
Joby Aviation · Marina, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Joby Aviation (aerospace & defense) in Marina, CA. , you will be trained to assemble all the parts, components, harnesses, avionics, interiors, landing gear and systems into the final aircraft needed to prepare it for flight.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 142 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 105 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$105k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- Tooling 36%
- ✓ Machining 33%
- CNC 30%
- Lean 23%
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This plant: Joby Aviation in Marina
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Full description from Joby AviationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required
- ✓High School Diploma, GED and or relevant work experience
- ✓Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
- ✓Familiarity with aircraft systems, standard aircraft hardware
- ✓Pre-inspect the work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection
- ✓Must be able to easily identify and perform high quality work
- ✓Need to be familiar with and can identify all the components needed for complete mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies
- ✓Understanding of the different
requirements
for producing both flight worthy production parts and research & development parts, respectively
- ✓Must be able to teach and mentor others with the knowledge gained from your expertise
- ✓Have at least 2+ years’ experience in aviation, automotive or R&D mechanical systems
- ✓Hands-on experience in automotive or aerospace industries
- ✓Experienced in both working independently and being a trainer
- ✓Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Advanced understanding of production processes, test equipment and tools
- ✓General knowledge of aircraft assemblies, maintenance, and repair
- ✓Experience working within strong quality assurance processes
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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
Joby Aviation is looking for talented mechanics, technicians, and fabricators to join our Final Integration and Assembly team. In this role, you will be trained to assemble all the parts, components, harnesses, avionics, interiors, landing gear and systems into the final aircraft needed to prepare it for flight. If you are hardworking and excited about participating in the development of next–generation, innovative aircraft, and if you take pride in doing high-quality work, then we want to talk to you. On our team, you will contribute to the manufacture and assembly of an innovative aircraft that will change the future of flying.
At Joby we have been hard at work creating groundbreaking developments towards our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation that is accessible to everyone. We are not shy about our goal to change the world. Our battery-powered aircraft takes off vertically like a helicopter then transitions to the efficient configuration of wing-borne flight as an airplane and it operates significantly quieter than any aircraft before it. It will transport passengers quickly and efficiently over the congestion below, landing on a vertiport close to your destination while giving you back the time you would otherwise have wasted in traffic. We are a tight-knit team that likes to work hard, and we enjoy what we do. We have multiple openings for several roles at unique various experience levels. Let us know how your passion and experience can help us build the future of air transportation!
Desired
- +Associates or higher technical degree
- +RC airplanes and cars experience
- +Inspection background a bonus
- +Experience rebuilding, overhauling, and troubleshooting small engines or electric motors
- +FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating
- +FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) rating
- +Experience working on structures made from composite materials
- +Experience with data acquisition techniques using foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, etc. (including sensor installation)
- +Can run one of the major CAD systems
- +Bicycle, Motorcycle, boating, sailing and or Motorsports hobbies
- +Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
- +Automotive maintenance experience a strong plus
- +Welding and or Machining experience
- +Pilots license
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