Cell Test Engineering Intern… at Joby Aviation · San Carlos

Summary: Joby Aviation is a pioneering company working towards the certification of its electric aircraft. They are seeking a highly organized and passionate student to join their battery team, focusing on cell testing and performance analysis for VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities: - Conduct research and experiments on different batteries using cycling equipment - Occasionally complete cell teardowns for materials investigation - Conduct experiments or measurements for individual cells to characterize physical and electrochemical properties - Develop methods and tools to analyze data sets and communicate the key findings to multidisciplinary teams for product development - Work closely with the following teams: - Equipment design team to facilitate project equipment requirements - Data Science team to consume and produce findings from large data sets - Lab Technicians to facilitate lab functions, operation, experiment setup, and monitoring Required Qualifications: - Pursuing B.S. or above in Electrochemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline - Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above at time of internship - Available Summer/Fall 2026 - Knowledge of Li-ion cell chemistry and mechanisms - Experience with testing equipment such as battery cyclers, potentiostats, and electrochemical cells - Strong work ethic with an affinity for team-oriented work - Strong attention to detail, documentation, and implementation of operating procedures - Capable of balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects - Capable of prioritizing safe practice in the workplace - Experience in relevant programming languages. (Python, MATLAB) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with cell teardowns and characterization techniques - Glove box or cell fabrication experience - Proficient at setting up and writing scripts for battery cycling equipment. (Maccor, Arbin, Neware, etc.) - History of experiments to obtain data supporting a BMS and/or performance modeling of a cell level technology - Expertise in cell fabrication - Experience with large form factor cell/pack handling - Research / previous intern experience on Li-ion cell - Proficient in relevant programming languages. (Python, MATLAB) Required Skills: Li-ion cell chemistry, Battery testing equipment, Data analysis methods Important Skills: Programming languages, Cell teardowns, Cell fabrication Nice-to-Have Skills: Safe practice prioritization, Team-oriented work Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer