Electric-Vehicle
Location: CA North
About the job
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 an intern to help design, build and test the most advanced electric powertrain in the industry. The person will design parts and assemblies, run tests to better understand our designs, and provide hands-on support to hardware builds. We expect our interns to take on a lot of ownership but will provide support and guidance to allow them to grow and be successful in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment!
Responsibilities
Design components, systems, and test/assembly equipment
Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions
Plan/execute tests to support design decisions
Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing/fabrication teams to build hardware
Required
Pursuing B.S./M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above
Available Summer 2026
Excellent communication skills – able to communicate complicated technical matters efficiently
Strong analytical background – uses first principles to direct design
Experience with hands-on design, prototyping, and testing
Proficiency with CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Able to use sketching (or other rapid means) to communicate designs effectively
Passion for elegant design and engineering
Desired
Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design
Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)
Experience with electric powertrains via Solar Car, Formula Electric, or similar projects
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $22-$31/hr . The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550-$7,800/month . Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Electric-Vehicle
More Information
- Term intern
- Company Joby Aviation