Propulsion Technical Program Management 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 a motivated intern to support the propulsion technical program management (TPM) team this summer! Projects will be primarily focuses on the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU), but may grow to support other areas of propulsion. As a TPM intern, you will work closely with the design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to identify and solve the critical path priorities to help bring development projects to closure. A successful candidate will be comfortable understanding technical discussions, developing strategic plans, and communicating with a broad array of stakeholders. This role is an opportunity to own real development initiatives from design through implementation to production and make a meaningful impact on the certification of Joby’s S4 aircraft.

• Start Date: May 2025 (flexible)• Duration: 12+ weeks (Summer 2025, with potential extension into Fall)• Location: On-site, San Carlos (Full-time, 40 hours per week)• Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and above• International Students: If applying with CPT authorization, ensure you can legally work 40 hours per week on-site before applying

 

Responsibilities

• Assist the propulsion technical program management team in driving the organization towards type-certification• Facilitate the design-improvement cycle between design, manufacturing, quality, and testing teams• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure timely development, release, and implementation of post-CDR propulsion design modifications

• Accelerate project maturity by identifying and implementing strategies for de-scoping or accelerating critical path tasks

• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to expedite critical- path priorities and communicate their downstream program implications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, or a related field

• Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment• Effective communication skills, both written and executive presentation

Desired

• Familiar with Urban Air Mobility, eVTOL sector, or renewable energy technologies• Direct project experience with hardware development or new product introduction• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet

 

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 junior to senior level students, is $23-32/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Ph.D. degree in progress or completed is $5,200-$7,500/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.