Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Hydrogen (Intern Summer 2026)

Company Overview

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.

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

• 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

• This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• Experience with Dassault Systems CAD (CATIA), 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

Additional Information

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 - $31/hr. 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.