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 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
- 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 2027
- 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
- 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
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 $23 - 33.25/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $6,050 - $8,200/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 mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or above
- Available to work during Summer 2027
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical matters efficiently
- Strong analytical background and ability to use first principles to guide design
- Experience with hands-on design, prototyping, and testing
- Proficiency with CAD
- Ability to use sketching or other rapid methods to communicate designs effectively
- Experience with Dassault Systèmes CAD, including Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design
- Experience with finite element tools, specifically Abaqus
- Experience with electric powertrains through Solar Car, Formula Electric, or similar projects
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.
