Technical Program Management Intern

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

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 intern to support the powertrain and electronics propulsion technical program management (TPM) team this summer! P otential p rojects include actuator and ground charg ing equipment teams and could expand to other teams wi thin Powertrain & Electronics . As a TPM intern, you will work closely with the design, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to identify and solve the critical path priorities to help bring development projects to closure. A successful candidate will be comfortable understanding technical discussions, developing strategic plans, and communicating with a broad array of stakeholders. This role is an opportunity to own real development initiatives from design through implementation to production and make a meaningful impact on the certification of Joby’s S4 aircraft .

• Dates: September - December 2026
• Location: On-site, San Carlos (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
• Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and above
• International Students: If applying with CPT authorization, ensure you can legally work 40 hours per week on-site before applying

Responsibilities

• Assist the powertrain and electronics technical program management team in driving the organization towards type-certification
• Facilitate the design-improvement cycle between design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing teams
• Serve as the asset manager for various development hardware , from test assets that require specific documentation to demo charging equipment that will be positioned globally
• Track and manage spare parts and equipment inventories as needed
• Identi fy dependencies and timelines for equipment upgrades around technical and operational constraints
• Accelerate project maturity by identifying and implementing strategies for de-scoping or accelerating critical path tasks
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to expedite critical-path priorities and communicate their downstream program implications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , Engineering Management, or a related field
• Heading into 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 communication skills, both written and executive presentation

Desired

• Familiar with Urban Air Mobility, eVTOL sector, electric vehicle charging, or renewable energy technologies
• Direct project experience with hardware development , or new product introduction or operations , e.g. student-led projects like Formula SAE or prior work experience
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet

Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance . Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Additional Information

The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes junior to senior level students, is $22.00 - $31.00/hour. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor’s, Master's, and/or Ph.D. degree in progress or completed 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.