Flight Test Intern (Dec 2026-Feb 2027)

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking passionate and driven interns to join our flight test team. This role requires a willingness to learn and develop a range of knowledge and skills that include developing flight test plans and reports for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing in a ground control station environment, test data analysis, flight test simulator development, and all other tasks related to development and certification flight test activities. A can-do attitude is essential for this fast-paced environment, where every team member relies on each other to perform at their highest potential. The position is based at Joby’s Marina facility.

Responsibilities

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Other duties as assigned or required

Support the flight test team in a range of technical and administrative roles, including flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post-flight analysis

Participate in experimental flight testing as a crew member in the ground control station, or in test support functions

Perform simulator evaluations, development, and experimentation with and without pilot-in-the-loop

Help develop manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate flight test vehicles

Complete required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company

Required

Undergraduate class standing of 3rd year or higher (or graduate student)

Has completed or is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Excellent computer skills – proficiency with day-to-day applications used for email, word processing, etc., as well as data analysis experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines

Must be able to work both independently and on a team, work extended hours, and travel as required

Read and speak English proficiently

Desired

Previous experimental flight test experience, preferably eVTOL or UAS-related

Hands-on experience in motor sports and/or electric vehicles (AIAA Design, Build, Fly; Formula SAE, etc.)

Additional Information

The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $22.00-$33.00/ hour. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550 - $7,800/monthly.

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