Quality Control Inspector, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) 1st Shift

Overview

Joby Aviation seeks a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), 1st Shift to ensure structural integrity and engineering conformity across various aircraft parts. This role is crucial for evaluating composite, metallic, and additively manufactured aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive evaluations on composite structures, metallic components, additive manufactured parts, and assemblies using one or more primary modalities: Ultrasonic (UT), Computed Tomography (CT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), or Eddy Current (ET).
• Set up, calibrate, and standardize NDT equipment, sensors, transducers, probes, and X-ray/CT scanning systems according to written techniques and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze scanning data, A/B/C-scans, 3D CT reconstructions, signal responses, and surface indications against engineering drawings, acceptance criteria, and quality standards.
• Accurately document inspection findings, log results in MES/QMS databases, and generate nonconforming material reports (MRB tags) when discontinuities exceed allowable limits.
• Collaborate with NDT Engineers, Quality Engineers, and shop-floor teams to assist with technique development, scan plan verification, and defect root-cause investigations.
• Maintain strict compliance with FAA requirements, internal QMS procedures, NADCAP audit guidelines, and NAS 410 written practices.

Required Education & Training

• A High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 2+ years practical inspection experience or formal classroom/military training equivalent to NAS 410 in at least one core modality: Ultrasonic (UT), Computed Tomography (CT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), or Eddy Current (ET)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and material specifications
• Familiarity with industry NDT qualification standards (e.g., NAS 410, ASNT, ASTM)
• Proficiency using manufacturing software (ERP/MES), specialized digital NDT analysis tools, and Microsoft 365

Desired Technical Diploma, Military NDT Training Program, or Associate's Degree Preferred

• Active or prior NAS 410 certifications (Level I, Level II, or Level III) in UT, CT, PT, or ET
• Experience inspecting advanced composite structures (e.g., carbon fiber laminates, honeycomb core), precision aerospace welds, or additive manufacturing components
• Hands-on experience with Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), automated CT reconstruction software, or high-throughput penetrant lines
• Familiarity with NADCAP audit processes and FAA Part 21/145 manufacturing environments

Compensation

• Base pay range: $33-$47 per hour
• Compensation package includes RSUs

Additional Information

• Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer