Powertrain Mechanical Engineer (Intern Summer 2026) at JOBY AERO INC

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

31.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical design, Thermal systems, CAD, CATIA, Generative shape design, Part design, Assembly design, Materials selection, Kinematics, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing tooling, Electronic housings, Problem solving, Analytical background, Fabrication specifications

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 passionate student to join the System Electronics team in San Carlos, CA as a Mechanical Engineering Intern. This individual would be responsible for designing testing equipment, thermal systems aircraft components, low-voltage electronic housings, and manufacturing tooling. This role will involve design work starting at the conceptual level through full modeling and continue into manufacturing and testing. Responsibilities Design of complicated components and packaging Initial layout and sizing Detailed design and fabrication specifications Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing 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 problem solving and communication skills Strong analytical background Experience with hands-on design and testing Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting, and analysis Proficiency with CAD Desired Experience with CATIA CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design modules. 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.

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Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for designing testing equipment, thermal systems, aircraft components, and manufacturing tooling. They will manage the design process from conceptual layout through to modeling, fabrication, and testing.