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Joby Aviation · 20 hours ago

Motor Control Software Development Intern (Summer 2026)

positionUS-CA-San Carlos
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$22/hr - $31/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Joby Aviation is a pioneering company working on electric air taxis since 2009. They are seeking a Motor Control Software Development intern to assist in the design, validation, and testing of motor control systems for their innovative aircraft. The role involves working with a team of engineers and contributing to various tasks related to motor control algorithms and hardware integration.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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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

Qualification

Motor control algorithmsMATLAB/SimulinkAC electric motorsEmbedded systemsC/C++Version control (Git)Willingness to learnPassionate about engineeringProblem solvingCommunication skills

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

Preferred

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

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Santa Cruz, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.jobyaviation.com

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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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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