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Joby Aviation · 1 month ago

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manager

Joby Aviation is a pioneering company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a highly organized and passionate individual to join their quality assurance team as an NDT Manager and Responsible Level III, responsible for inspecting advanced composite and metallic structures using various NDT methods.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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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

NDT Level III certificationUltrasonic testing (UT)Radiographic testing (RT)Liquid penetrant testing (PT)AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledgeFAA/EASA complianceComposite structures experienceDigital NDT toolsTechnical supportTrainingLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials, Physics, or related field; equivalent experience considered
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
7–10+ years in NDT with at least 3+ years at Level III or program-lead capacity in production or maintenance environments
Demonstrated mastery of NAS 410/EN 4179 requirements, and AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems
Experience in aerospace/aviation compliance (e.g., FAA Production/Repair, EASA Part-145) or similarly regulated industries
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
401(k) plan with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
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Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.

H1B Sponsorship

Joby Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.02B
Key Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $202M

Leadership Team

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Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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