Technical Program Manager Intern

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated intern to support the technical program management (TPM) team this summer. Projects will primarily focus on the airframe but may grow to support other areas of the aircraft. As a TPM intern, you will primarily work with the design and manufacturing teams, as well as supply chain and testing teams, to identify bottlenecks, build should-cost models and develop framework-driven assessment tools to help realize operational efficiencies for the company. A successful candidate will be comfortable understanding technical discussions, developing strategic plans, leveraging analytical tools like Excel and Python, and communicating with a broad array of stakeholders. This role is an opportunity to own real cost-down initiatives from ideation through implementation and make a meaningful impact on Joby's S4 aircraft program.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, 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

• Familiarity with should-cost methodologies, financial frameworks, or operational efficiency analysis in complex manufacturing environments
• Familiar with Urban Air Mobility, eVTOL sector, or renewable energy technologies
• Direct project experience with hardware development or new product introduction
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet

Responsibilities

• Support the airframe TPM team in driving cross-functional alignment across design, manufacturing, and supply chain to accelerate wing-level cost-down initiatives
• Build and maintain should-cost models and framework-driven assessment tools that quantify component-level cost drivers and surface high-leverage efficiency opportunities
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to track cost reduction initiatives from ideation through implementation, flagging critical path risks and downstream program implications
• Facilitate trade discussions between design and manufacturing teams to identify design-to-cost opportunities while seeking to maintain structural or performance requirements
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to benchmark supplier costs, identify leverage points, and communicate findings to program leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees