Joby Aviation · 14 hours ago
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manager
Marina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expJoby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced air taxi solutions. They are seeking a highly organized NDT Manager to lead the quality assurance team, responsible for inspecting advanced composite and metallic structures using various NDT methods, while providing leadership and training to the inspection team.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the NDT Written Practice and method - specific procedures, techniques, and work instructions (e.g., UT, RT, ET, PT) across all Joby Aviation manufacturing locations
Define qualification and certification requirements for NDT personnel; administer examinations and maintain certification records (e.g., Level I/II/III)
Approve and control NDT equipment, calibration standards, consumables, and facility requirements; ensure proper system performance checks
Lead technique development and validation (e.g., probability of detection studies, sensitivity validation, qualification of new methods or instruments)
Provide day - to - day technical support to production, ensuring timely disposition of indications/nonconformances
Review and approve NDT setups, inspection plans, and traveler/route instructions; verify acceptance criteria and coverage
Ensure adherence to applicable standards (e.g., NAS 410/EN 4179, AS9100/ISO 9001), customer specifications, and regulatory mandates (e.g., FAA/EASA, Part 21/145 as applicable)
Interpret and apply materials/process specifications (e.g., aerospace primes, ASTM, AWS) to NDT requirements
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials, Physics, or related field; equivalent experience considered
Certification: Current Level III certification in at least two NDT methods (e.g., UT, ET, RT, PT, MT), with authority to certify Level I/II personnel
Experience: 7–10+ years in NDT with at least 3+ years at Level III or program - lead capacity in production or maintenance environments
Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated mastery of NAS 410/EN 4179 requirements, and AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems
Regulatory: Experience in aerospace/aviation compliance (e.g., FAA Production/Repair, EASA Part - 145) or similarly regulated industries
Preferred
Experience with composite and metallic structures, welds, castings, additively manufactured parts, and bonded assemblies
Proven success implementing digital NDT tools (e.g., phased array UT, FMC/TFM, DR/CT, eddy array) and data management systems
Benefits
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.
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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