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Joby Aviation

Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Battery (Intern Summer 2027)

San Carlos, CA · Internship · Posted Oct 29, 2024

Education
Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

About the job

Design, analyze, build, and test components and equipment for Joby Aviation’s electric powertrain, with hands-on support for hardware builds.

What you'll do

  • Design components, systems, and test or assembly equipment; perform analysis to guide design decisions.
  • Plan and execute tests to support design decisions.
  • Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing and fabrication teams to build hardware.

What they ask for

  • Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science; undergraduate students must be entering junior or senior year, or be beyond that level.
  • Available Summer 2027.
  • Experience with hands-on design, prototyping, and testing; proficiency with CAD.
  • Strong analytical skills and communication; able to use sketching or other rapid methods to communicate designs.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, including Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design; or finite element tools such as Abaqus.
  • Electric powertrain experience through Solar Car, Formula Electric, or similar projects.

Pay

$23 - 33.25/hr (base salary); $6,050 - $8,200/month (base salary)

Tools

CAD (Computer Aided Design), Dassault Systems CAD, Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Assembly Design, Abaqus

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