Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Battery Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) Job Locations US-CA-San Carlos ID 2024-3539 Category Powertrain & Electronics Type Intern Joby Overview Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025. 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 Currently pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or another relevant discipline Heading into senior year of undergrad or final year of Master's/Ph.D. program 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  EEO

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 $20-32/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,400-$7,500/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.

 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.