Job Specifications
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 motivated and organized Motor Controls Software Development intern to join our team. During this internship, you will be embedded within a small team of engineers, and will contribute directly towards the design, validation, and test development of our revolutionary electric air taxi. Joby is looking for candidates with hands-on experience working with electronics on projects/clubs. The ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive attitude, is flexible and excited about learning. Expect an internship that is similar to a job you would have when you graduate. Exact details are unknown at this point, but you will not be bored. The level of responsibilities will depend on your ability to complete tasks and the specific team that you join!
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and testing of motor controls systems by designing and implementing motor control algorithms using Model-Based Design with MATLAB/Simulink
Test and debug motor control software and firmware through simulations and in physical environments
Support hardware integration and troubleshooting for electric motor systems
Analyze data from simulations and field tests, document procedures, and present findings
Participate in detailed root cause and failure analysis
Required
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Strong understanding of AC electric motors and motor drive systems operations and motor control concepts, analysis, modeling, and control
Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
Familiarity with power electronics hardware and systems
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink
Available Summer 2026
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve
Passionate about engineering
Desired
Experience with version control systems like Git
Experience with embedded systems
Experience with FPGAs
Familiarity with C/C++, Python, or equivalent data analysis tools and software
Experience with electronics CAD (Altium preferred but other systems acceptable)
Experience with high voltage systems
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.
About the Company
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. Quiet as a conversation and with the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
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