Joby Aviation · 6 hours ago
Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Battery (Intern Summer 2026)
San Carlos, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $31/hr
Start in 2026 SummerJoby Aviation is a company focused on creating a piloted air taxi that operates quietly over urban areas. They are seeking an intern to assist in designing, building, and testing advanced electric powertrain components, while providing hands-on support to hardware builds.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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
Qualification
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 at time of internship
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
Preferred
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
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.02BKey Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
Recent News
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