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Senior Battery Engineering Technician

XWING

XWING

San Carlos, CA, USA
USD 44-55 / hour + Equity
Posted on Dec 20, 2025

Senior Battery Engineering Technician

Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos
ID
2025-4401
Category
Powertrain & Electronics, Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time

Joby 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight-critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we try to make a mark in the transportation industry. This is a full-time, onsite position in San Carlos, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the Battery Engineering team to build and test battery systems.
  • Documenting work and creating work instructions.
  • Working on high voltage systems.
  • Building test articles, fixtures and reworking parts/assemblies.
  • Applying sensors and thermocouples to test articles
  • Building systems enclosures for test stands.
  • Cleaning and organization of battery build/test lab space.
  • Support battery thermal event testing and test space cleaning.
  • Handling, packaging, labeling, and disposing of hazardous battery materials in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Discharging and disposal of battery cells.
  • Maintaining stock of supplies and requesting resupply as needed

Required

  • 4-5+ years of experience on high voltage battery systems.
  • Experience with manual and machine shop tools such as a mill, lathe or welder (laser, TIG, MIG).
  • Experience soldering and integrating circuit board assemblies.
  • Knowledge of bonding processes, tools and materials.
  • Ability to work in hazmat PPE for extended periods .
  • Experience working with hazardous materials and following safety guidelines for handling battery components.
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
  • Team oriented attitude.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Desired

  • Experience with industrial environments and procedures.
  • Experience working in a production environment.
  • Post-secondary education or training in a technical field.
  • Knowledge of additive and subtractive manufacturing.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) in Joby Aviation. The target base pay for this position is $44-$55/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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