Local hard tech employers post openings across Santa Cruz County

Hiring across Santa Cruz County's technology and manufacturing sectors remains active, with more than 30 openings currently listed on the Santa Cruz Works Jobs Board and further roles advertised directly by several growing companies. Joby Aviation, headquartered in Santa Cruz, continues to add staff as it moves toward commercial operations. Recent listings flagged by Joby executive Bonny Simi include Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager, S4 Pilot Instructor Manager, Commercial Operations Launch Program Manager, Deployable Flight Test Mechanic and Avionics and Wiring Technician, with more expected in air operations and safety. Feanix Bio, an agricultural biotech company that has moved its headquarters from North Carolina to Scotts Valley, is building a wet lab and hiring biologists, data scientists and engineers. The company applies genomics and AI to breeding and herd-management decisions for dairy farmers. Recent roles have included Senior Lab Manager, Genomics, Dairy Support Specialist, Engineering Manager, Director of Product Management, Head of Customer Success and Head of Revenue. Chief executive Mitchell Angove is scheduled to present at Santa Cruz Works New Tech on October 7 at River Row. Paystand, a B2B payments infrastructure company with its Santa Cruz office at 101 Church Street, is recruiting across several North American locations. Swellcycle, which works on closed loop composite recycling and sustainable manufacturing for products including surfboards, has listed a Manufacturing Operations Lead at an $80,000 base salary, along with a Marketing Lead and a Composite Manufacturing Technician. RESERVOIR is seeking a California-based Chief Scientist to set technical direction, advise startups and growers, run field trials and publish research in agricultural technology. Other recent listings cover Sandbar Solar & Electric, the Housing Authority, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, Digital NEST, Ecology Action, Homeless Garden Project, Bay Federal Credit Union, the Santa Cruz Warriors, the County of Santa Cruz, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and KSBW, plus the 2026 to 2027 Monterey Bay Explorers Internship through the Sanctuary Exploration Center. For county residents working in hardware, manufacturing and applied science, the listings show where technical hiring is concentrated locally. Job board postings are free for employers and updated weekly.