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Joby Aviation
Sr. CNC Programmer - 2nd shift
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A CNC Programmer programs computer-controlled equipment used to cut wood, plastic, or metal according to precise measurements, or equipment used for different manufacturing processes.
$70,563 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. CNC Programmer
- 2nd shift Joby Aviation
- Santa Cruz, California
CONTRACTOR
Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary 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, weve been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and were now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, were now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a highly experienced and talented individual to improve and optimize our R D CNC programming activities. Joby is working towards the goal of development, certification and production of a world changing eVTOL aircraft. As the Senior CNC Programmer, this individual will have overall responsibility for development, implementation, and training of the 3, 5-axis and Lathe CNC programming processes for the R D Machine Shop. Responsibilities Will be responsible for answering questions and working with 2 other machinists over Second shift. Overlap and communicate with day shift team to discuss priorities and handoffs between shifts. Ability to communicate job priorities to Second shift. Prototype machining via creating and editing CNC programs that support the machining of a wide range of R D, Aircraft, and Tooling components. Occasional Conformable Flight Articles. Will be utilizing Fusion360 as the primary CAD/CAM software to write programs. Participates in machining parts on the machine with Haas and Fanuc controllers. Able to operate mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, grinders, and a variety of other equipment. Able to program, set up, and operate 3 axis, 5 axis mills and live tooling lathes to create complex aircraft components, fixtures, and tooling, from rough stock to finished part. Synchronize and create machining process development & optimization (part setup/fixturing, machining strategy/order of operations, tool selection, speed/feed process parameter selection) Communicate with Programmers, Machinists, and Team Leaders to identify, select, and procure appropriate tooling for job specific applications (based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, system rigidity, and equipment capability) Continuously improve design and production efforts by working closely with the engineering team Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, probing routines, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, and other measuring equipment. Demonstrates ability to document and communicate well within the team environment. Demonstrate continuous improvement of a well-organized and safe environment for all workspaces. Able to communicate GD&T effectively to other machinists and programmers. Prioritizes quality on completed parts, holds tight tolerances, performs inspection of own parts and can inspect co-worker's work. Required High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Work Shift- Monday
- Friday 3:30 p.m.
- 12:30 a.
FUSION 360
5-axis programming Experience with company chat systems such as Slack and Microsoft Teams Experience with planning and job ticketing softwares such as Jira Additional Information The target base pay for this position is $46- 67/hr.