Tech TPM Intern — Powertrain & Electronics

Joby Aviation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated TPM intern to support powertrain and electronics teams this summer on-site in San Carlos. Projects may include actuator and ground charging equipment, with potential expansion to other Powertrain & Electronics teams.

You will work with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing to address critical-path priorities from design to production for certification of Joby’s S4 aircraft. Dates: September - December 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
• 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 written and executive presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the powertrain and electronics TPM team in driving type-certification.
• Facilitate the design-improvement cycle between design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing.
• Serve as asset manager for development hardware and test assets.
• Track and manage spare parts and equipment inventories as needed.
• Identify dependencies and timelines for equipment upgrades around constraints.
• Accelerate maturity by de-scoping or accelerating critical-path tasks.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to expedite priorities and communicate implications.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Project management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Engineering Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated TPM intern to support powertrain and electronics teams this summer on-site in San Carlos. Projects may include actuator and ground charging equipment, with potential expansion to other Powertrain & Electronics teams.

You will work with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing to address critical-path priorities from design to production for certification of Joby’s S4 aircraft. Dates: September - December 2026.