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Joby Aviation · 10 hours ago

Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Battery (Intern Summer 2026)

Joby Aviation is a company focused on creating a piloted air taxi that operates quietly over urban areas. They are seeking an intern to assist in designing, building, and testing advanced electric powertrain components, while providing hands-on support to hardware builds.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD ProficiencyFinite Element AnalysisElectric PowertrainsAnalytical SkillsDesign PrototypingSketchingPassion for DesignCommunication Skills

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

Preferred

Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, 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

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.

H1B Sponsorship

Joby Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.02B
Key Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $202M

Leadership Team

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Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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