Joby’s Flight Research team is seeking a dedicated and innovative graduate student to join as Software and Controls Intern. The intern will develop software to help advance flight controls and trajectory optimization algorithms for flight automation. Responsibilities Assist in the development of

Flight Research Software and Controls Intern

Joby Aviation • 
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Position Type: Contractor
Job Description:

Joby’s Flight Research team is seeking a dedicated and innovative graduate student to join as Software and Controls Intern. The intern will develop software to help advance flight controls and trajectory optimization algorithms for flight automation.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development of flight control software (C++) including guidance and trajectory optimization to help advance flight automation capabilities.
  • Collaborate with the software & controls team to implement software solutions in simulation and real-world flight tests.
  • Design and implement analysis tools (Python) to quickly bring flight software to maturity.
  • Participate in the analysis and interpretation of test data to inform future developments.
Required
  • Strong foundation in control theory, software development, and aerospace systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages C++ and Python.
Desired
  • Currently pursuing a graduate level degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Control Systems or related field.

The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $20-32/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,400-$7,500/month.

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

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Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.

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