Motor Control Software Development Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and organized Motor Controls Software Development intern to join our team. During this internship, you will be embedded within a small team of engineers, and will contribute directly towards the design, validation, and test development of our revolutionary electric air taxi. Joby is looking for candidates with hands-on experience working with electronics on projects/clubs. The ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive attitude, is flexible and excited about learning. Expect an internship that is similar to a job you would have when you graduate. Exact details are unknown at this point, but you will not be bored. The level of responsibilities will depend on your ability to complete tasks and the specific team that you join!
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
