Systems Engineering Intern, Modeling and Simulation Analysis

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is looking for a motivated 2026 Summer Engineering Intern with aerospace product development interests to join our Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS) team. The Intern will report to the IFPCS Analysis Team Lead, and their principal activity will be simulation test cases for IFPCS CDR and for the IFPCS Performance report. Important traits of Joby’s community are, positive attitude, diligent work ethic, ability to manage assignment with coaching, and learning new skills in a fast-paced, demanding environment. The Summer Intern candidate will work in the IFPCS Analysis team. The candidate will learn and understand the aircraft control system and the dynamic aircraft behavior in response to induced real or simulated failures. The Intern candidate will be assigned to the Analysis Team Lead, who will provide assignments. A modeling and simulation engineer will be assigned to provide coaching and day-to-day assistance as necessary to ensure the work is executed to completion. The work will be reviewed by the coach and the Analysis Team Lead for completeness and correctness. The engineering program for Summer Interns is meant to be an exciting learning experience, while contributing to the output of Joby program demands. The work will be at the forefront of technological advancement in intracity air transportation, which is a nascent industry being led by Joby. The scope of work for the period will ensure sufficient time is allotted for the opportunity to produce high-quality output.

Requirements

Currently in a full-time University Engineering Degree program and within the final 2-years of completion of study.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering study or related technical discipline: Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or derivative Engineering discipline is preferred.
Willingness to learn the operation of aerospace equipment applicable to Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft.
Skills and ability to address technical issues, analyze results, deduce root-cause, and provide ideas to solve basic technical problems.
Ability to perform modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and/or familiarity using Python.
Working knowledge and experience with digital Application tools, or the ability to learn and use them to perform their assignments.
Understanding of the physical and mathematical principles that constitute Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or derivative engineering disciplines.
Proficiency in English, with good verbal communication and writing skills.
Must be on site in Joby’s Northern California location.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge or studies of aircraft or relevant equipment, or systems.
Experience or studies of Electric vehicle or Electric Powertrain technology.
Familiarity or having learned System Engineering digital modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Simulation test cases for IFPCS CDR and for the IFPCS Performance report.
Learn and understand the aircraft control system and the dynamic aircraft behavior in response to induced real or simulated failures.
Execute assignments provided by the Analysis Team Lead with coaching and day-to-day assistance from a modeling and simulation engineer.
Ensure work is executed to completion and reviewed for completeness and correctness.