Technical Program Management Intern

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

17h • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated intern to support the powertrain and electronics propulsion technical program management (TPM) team this summer! Potential projects include actuator and ground charging equipment teams and could expand to other teams within 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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
• Identify 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern