Glydways · 1 day ago
Industrial Design Intern – Mobility & Infrastructure
United States
Internship
Remote
InternGlydways is reimagining public transit to enhance mobility and accessibility. As an Industrial Design Intern, you will contribute to the design of the Glydcar vehicle and transit infrastructure, focusing on passenger comfort and safety.
Clean EnergyElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Form Development: Generate innovative concepts that prioritize passenger comfort, accessibility (ADA compliance), and safety in an autonomous environment
Digital Modeling: Build and iterate on complex surfaces using CATIA, NX, Solidworks, or Rhino to ensure designs are production-ready. Blender and Twinmotion are a plus
Human Factors: Conduct ergonomic studies to optimize the boarding and riding experience for a diverse range of users
Prototyping: Assist in the creation of full-scale mockups and rapid prototypes in our South SF shop to test spatial layouts and material finishes
Visualization: Produce high-fidelity renders and animations in KeyShot, VRED, or Twinmotion for investor and city-planning presentations
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a BFA/BS or MFA program in Industrial Design or Transportation Design
Proficiency in 3D modeling (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or Rhino accepted) and the Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with physical model making, 3D printing, and an understanding of manufacturing processes (composites, injection molding, etc.)
A genuine interest in sustainability, urban planning, and the future of public transportation
Preferred
Experience with Blender and Twinmotion
Conduct ergonomic studies to optimize the boarding and riding experience for a diverse range of users
Produce high-fidelity renders and animations in KeyShot, VRED, or Twinmotion for investor and city-planning presentations
Benefits
Competitive intern stipend
The chance to be at the forefront of the 'Climate-Tech' movement
Company
Glydways
Glydways designs and implements personal rapid transit systems using self-driving vehicles.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Glydways has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$212.54M2025-09-29Series Unknown· $101.31M
2024-05-14Series B· $20M
2023-10-05Series B· $56M
Leadership Team
Gokul Hemmady
CEO
Chris Riley
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
2025-11-01
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