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Entry level EB-2 and EB-3 roles are among the few positions where U.S. employers commit to full permanent residency sponsorship from day one. Unlike temporary work visas, these pathways lead directly to a green card, making early-career roles with PERM-sponsoring employers a rare and structurally significant opportunity for international professionals.
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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, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
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Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Quality Assurance team. As part of this team, you will perform in-process and final inspection of Mechanical Assemblies for VTOL electric aircraft. The inspection process will help baseline the company’s Mechanical design efforts and pave the way for production. 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. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. We are hiring for our Marina location.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Inspectors thoroughly inspect components and assemblies to ensure they meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and other requirements, using various inspection tools and techniques.
- Ensure that all components and assemblies meet the highest quality standards and specifications.
- Document and relay nonconformance information following the MRB process.
- Participate in the planning and process for company inspection in support of the FAA conformity inspection and certification process.
- Assist in the development of Quality Tools, including; inspection plans, work instructions, SOP, PFMEA, and training materials.
Required
- High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as a mechanical inspector in a related discipline.
- Proficient use of inspection tools (i.e., surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master, and height gauge).
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications, including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics.
- Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.
- Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales.
- Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
- Must have basic calibration knowledge.
- Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action.
- Must understand sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples.
- Understanding different testing methods.
- Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration).
- Ability to work within a team environment.
Desired
- General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M.
- Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm, and Romer Arm.
- Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software.
- Inspection Certifications such as IPC-612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI.
- Ability to program a Coordinate Measuring Machine.
- Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirement.
- Understanding basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control conditions.
- Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples.
- Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds.
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate.
Compensation
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $25-$35 per hour. 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.
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, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Quality Assurance team. As part of this team, you will perform in-process and final inspection of Mechanical Assemblies for VTOL electric aircraft. The inspection process will help baseline the company’s Mechanical design efforts and pave the way for production. 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. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. We are hiring for our Marina location.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Inspectors thoroughly inspect components and assemblies to ensure they meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and other requirements, using various inspection tools and techniques.
- Ensure that all components and assemblies meet the highest quality standards and specifications.
- Document and relay nonconformance information following the MRB process.
- Participate in the planning and process for company inspection in support of the FAA conformity inspection and certification process.
- Assist in the development of Quality Tools, including; inspection plans, work instructions, SOP, PFMEA, and training materials.
Required
- High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as a mechanical inspector in a related discipline.
- Proficient use of inspection tools (i.e., surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master, and height gauge).
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications, including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics.
- Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.
- Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales.
- Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
- Must have basic calibration knowledge.
- Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action.
- Must understand sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples.
- Understanding different testing methods.
- Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration).
- Ability to work within a team environment.
Desired
- General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M.
- Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm, and Romer Arm.
- Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software.
- Inspection Certifications such as IPC-612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI.
- Ability to program a Coordinate Measuring Machine.
- Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirement.
- Understanding basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control conditions.
- Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples.
- Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds.
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate.
Compensation
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $25-$35 per hour. 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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Align your degree to PERM job requirements
EB-2 and EB-3 PERM applications require a specific minimum education for the role. Make sure your foreign degree credential evaluation matches exactly what the employer will list in the labor certification, or USCIS may issue a request for evidence.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which companies have filed PERM applications for entry level roles in your occupation. Employers who've done it before are far more likely to sponsor again than those starting the process cold.
Understand which EB pathway fits your profile
EB-3 covers most entry level roles requiring a bachelor's degree or two years of experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability. EB-1 skips PERM entirely but requires extraordinary ability. Confirm with your employer which category the job duties support before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship to surface employers with verified PERM filing history in your occupation, so you're not applying blind to roles where sponsorship is never actually offered at the entry level.
Ask employers about PERM timing before signing
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. Ask your prospective employer when they plan to start the process and who manages the filing, so you're not caught waiting years into employment for a process that never began.
Nail the OFLC prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Every PERM-sponsored role must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up your role's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since your offer salary must meet or exceed that threshold for the labor certification to be approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an entry level worker for a green card through EB-2 or EB-3?
Yes. EB-3 is specifically designed for roles that require a bachelor's degree or at least two years of training or experience, which covers most entry level professional positions. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree. Employers must go through the PERM labor certification process with DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS, but entry level sponsorship is a well-established path.
How do I find entry level jobs where employers will sponsor an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?
Most employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, so you need to identify companies with a documented history of PERM filings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history filtered by occupation and location, so you can target companies that have actually sponsored workers in roles similar to yours rather than guessing from a job listing.
What is PERM labor certification and why does it matter for entry level applicants?
PERM is the DOL process employers must complete before sponsoring most EB-2 and EB-3 workers. The employer must prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role by running a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign. For entry level positions, this matters because roles with broad applicant pools can face more scrutiny, and the employer carries the full legal and financial burden of the filing.
Is there a wait time for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card even after approval?
Yes. Once USCIS approves the I-140 petition, workers from countries with high demand, including India and China, often face multi-year backlogs before a green card becomes available due to per-country annual caps. Workers from other countries may see significantly shorter waits. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin that shows current priority date cutoffs by country and category.
Does my entry level job title affect which EB category my employer can use?
Yes, directly. The job duties and minimum education or experience requirements the employer documents in the PERM application determine the EB category, not the title itself. A role listed as 'analyst' requiring only a bachelor's degree typically qualifies under EB-3, while a role requiring a master's degree or specialized expertise may support EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess the duties against USCIS definitions before filing.