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 intern to support the powertrain and electronics propulsion technical program management (TPM) team this summer! Potential projects include actuator and ground charging equipment teams and could expand to other teams within Powertrain & Electronics. As a TPM intern, you will work closely with the design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to identify and solve the critical path priorities to help bring development projects to closure. A successful candidate will be comfortable understanding technical discussions, developing strategic plans, and communicating with a broad array of stakeholders. This role is an opportunity to own real development initiatives from design through implementation to production and make a meaningful impact on the certification of Joby’s S4 aircraft.
- Dates: September - December 2026
- Location: On-site, San Carlos (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
- Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and above
- International Students: If applying with CPT authorization, ensure you can legally work 40 hours per week on-site before applying
- Assist the powertrain and electronics technical program management team in driving the organization towards type-certification
- Facilitatethe design-improvement cycle between design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing teams
- Serve as the asset manager for various development hardware, from test assets that require specific documentation to demo charging equipment that will be positioned globally
- Track and manage spare parts and equipment inventories as needed
- Identify dependencies and timelines for equipment upgrades around technical and operational constraints
- Accelerate project maturity byidentifyingand implementing strategies for de-scoping or accelerating critical path tasks
- Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to expedite critical-path priorities and communicate their downstream program implications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
- Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills, both written and executive presentation
- Familiar with Urban Air Mobility, eVTOL sector,electric vehicle charging,or renewable energy technologies
- Direct project experience with hardware development,ornew product introduction or operations, e.g. student-led projects like Formula SAE or prior work experience
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet
Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Additional InformationThe pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes junior to senior level students, is $22.00 - $31.00/hour. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Ph.D. degree in progress or completed 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
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
- Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate study or above
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written communication and executive presentation skills
- Familiarity with urban air mobility, eVTOL, electric vehicle charging, or renewable energy technologies
- Direct project experience with hardware development, new product introduction, or operations
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or Smartsheet
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.
