Motor Control Software Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Joby Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

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!

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

Required

• 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

Desired

• 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

Additional Information

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

The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $22-$31/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550-$7,800/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.