Technical Program Manager Intern

Joby Aviation

Salary: $45k - $64k
Location: Santa Cruz or Marina
Job type: Internship

Required skills

Excel
Python
Jira
Confluence
Smartsheet

About the role

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 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.

Start Date: May 2025 (flexible)
Duration: 12+ weeks (Summer 2025, with potential extension into Fall)
Location: On-site, Santa Cruz and Marina (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and above
International Students: If applying with CPT authorization, ensure you can legally work 40 hours per week on-site before applying

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

Required:

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

Desired:

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

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

Additional Information:

The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes junior to senior level students, is $22.00 - $31.00/hour. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Ph.D. degree in progress or completed 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

About Joby Aviation

Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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