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.
OverviewJoby Aviation is seeking a motivated and organized electrical engineering intern to join our Electrical Engineering team. During this internship, you will be embedded within a small team of engineers, and will contribute directly towards the design, validation, and test development of our revolutionary electric air taxi. Joby is looking for candidates with hands-on experience working with electronics on projects/clubs. The ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive attitude, is flexible and excited about learning. Expect an internship that is similar to a job you would have when you graduate. Exact details are unknown at this point, but you will not be bored. The level of responsibilities will depend on your ability to complete tasks and the specific team that you join! You will work out of our San Carlos or Santa Cruz CA location depending on various factors.
Responsibilities- Board design
- System integration and test
- Validation test setup and operation
- Board-level rework and soldering
- Functional testing
- Creating a test setup
- Pursuing B.S./M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above at time of internship
- Available Summer 2027
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve
- Passionate about engineering
- Experience with electronics CAD (Altium preferred but other systems acceptable)
- Ability to develop in Python scripts
- Experience making or testing or other hands on experience with actual hardware or software; especially personal project not related to work or school
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: $22.00 - $31.00/ hour. 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.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or above at the time of internship
- Available during Summer 2027
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Willingness to learn, receive mentorship, and improve
- Passion for engineering
- Experience with electronics CAD; Altium preferred, but other systems acceptable
- Ability to develop Python scripts
- Hands-on experience making or testing hardware or software, especially through personal projects
- Live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense, as relocation assistance is not offered
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing perks are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including free daily meals and access to an on-site gym. These amenities are portrayed as reducing day-to-day costs and friction, making the overall rewards feel richer for some roles and sites.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as comprehensive, including a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ownership-oriented savings options like an ESPP are also included alongside retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a prominent component of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP, making upside potential a core part of compensation design. This structure is framed as especially attractive when equity is valued as part of overall pay competitiveness.
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What We Do
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
