Cell Test Engineering Intern (Summer/Fall 2026) at JOBY AERO INC

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

33.25

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cell Testing, Battery Performance, VTOL Electric Aircraft, Cycling Equipment, Cell Teardowns, Electrochemical Properties, Data Analysis, Python, MATLAB, Li-ion Cell Chemistry, Potentiostats, Battery Cyclers, BMS, Performance Modeling, Cell Fabrication, Data Science

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

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 a highly organized and passionate student to join our battery team. In this role, you will be working exclusively with the cell testing team to generate insight into the battery performance for VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. Responsibilities Conduct research and experiments on different batteries using cycling equipment Occasionally complete cell teardowns for materials investigation Conduct experiments or measurements for individual cells to characterize physical and electrochemical properties Develop methods and tools to analyze data sets and communicate the key findings to multidisciplinary teams for product development Work closely with the following teams: Equipment design team to facilitate project equipment requirements Data Science team to consume and produce findings from large data sets Lab Technicians to facilitate lab functions, operation, experiment setup, and monitoring Required Passionate and excited about cell/battery and EVTOL Pursuing B.S. or above in Electrochemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above at time of internship Available Summer/Fall 2026 Knowledge of Li-ion cell chemistry and mechanisms Experience with testing equipment such as battery cyclers, potentiostats, and electrochemical cells Strong work ethic with an affinity for team-oriented work Strong attention to detail, documentation, and implementation of operating procedures Capable of balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects Capable of prioritizing safe practice in the workplace Experience in relevant programming languages. (Python, MATLAB) Desired Experience with cell teardowns and characterization techniques Glove box or cell fabrication experience Proficient at setting up and writing scripts for battery cycling equipment. (Maccor, Arbin, Neware, etc.) History of experiments to obtain data supporting a BMS and/or performance modeling of a cell level technology Expertise in cell fabrication Experience with large form factor cell/pack handling Research / previous intern experience on Li-ion cell Proficient in relevant programming languages. (Python, MATLAB) 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 $23-33.25/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550-$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.

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Responsibilities

The intern will conduct research and experiments on batteries using cycling equipment, occasionally performing cell teardowns for material investigation, and measuring individual cells to characterize their physical and electrochemical properties. They will also develop tools to analyze data and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams for product development.