GCS & Flight Test Instrumentation Technician
Joby Aviation · Marina, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Joby Aviation (aerospace & defense) in Marina, CA. Design, construction, and fabrication of Joby Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Stations equipment.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 161 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 168 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$118k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- PLC 33%
- Tooling 21%
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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
Responsibilities
- ◆Design, construction, and fabrication of Joby Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Stations equipment
- ◆Technical maintenance, rework, and repair of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
- ◆Installation, removal, modification, troubleshooting, and calibration of Flight Test Instrumentation and Ground Control Station equipment
- ◆Fabrication of cable harnesses, soldering, crimping, and wire terminations between sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment
- ◆Management of onboard and Ground Control Station software and instrumentation configuration
- ◆Participate in experimental flight testing as a ground crew member
- ◆Perform other tasks associated with operation of flight test aircraft and ground control station, which include ground operations, antenna operations, preflight items, cleaning, and organizing
- ◆Perform other administrative tasks for the flight test department
- ◆Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Required
- ✓Experience with sensor installations and cable management
- ✓4-6 years of relevant experience
- ✓High school diploma
- ✓Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
- ✓Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, sheet metal breaks, welder, and other machine shop equipment
- ✓Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- ✓Hands-on attitude with analytical background
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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 is seeking a hands-on technician to help develop, improve, and maintain our ground control stations, telemetry rooms, data acquisition hardware and flight test instrumentation for Joby’s eVTOL flight test aircraft fleet. You will fabricate and install hardware, configure and troubleshoot the communication and video systems that link our flight test vehicles to the ground, and keep this equipment mission-ready across multiple test sites. The equipment you maintain enables Joby to safely operate its flight test fleet and capture the data that feeds our design teams and supports certification of Joby's eVTOL aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.
Desired
- +Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
- +Experience with NI Hardware, specifically cDAQ and c series modules
- +Experience with software development using Python or another scripting language
- +Experience with networking, Linux, and IT system configuration in a multi-user environment
- +Experience with telemetry, antenna systems, and RF link setup and troubleshooting
- +Experience with high voltage electronics
- +Experience in testing aircraft composite structures
- +Experience in testing aircraft mechanical systems
- +Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience
Additional Information
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.