Radio Software Engineer - Intern

Company 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 clever software/network engineer as an intern to join the Radio team. During this internship, you will contribute directly towards the testing of the aeronautical mobile telemetry (AMT) datalinks that we use to connect with the aircraft. Joby is looking for candidates with hands-on experience to work with and/or model wireless radio connectivity with the goal of optimizing performance and reliability. 

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. You will be expected to maintain a high level of independence and judged on your ability to complete the tasks associated with this internship.

Responsibilities

• Model radio link network performance using existing data
• Create tests setup(s) emulating these models
• Functional testing and proof of concept
• Validation of the test setup(s)

Required

• Pursuing B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or computer engineering or science degree
• 1 or 2 years from entering workforce full-time (during time of internship)
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Basic awareness of IP networking and routing

Desired

• Linux experience
• Setting up wireless data networks (WiFi or Point to point)
• Software network emulation
• Ability to develop Python scripts
• Familiarity with network analysis tools like Wireshark, tcpdump and Traffic Control
• making or testing or other hands on experience with actual hardware or software; especially personal projects not related to work or school

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.