Vehicle Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Vehicle Design Intern - El Segundo, CA  

The design team at Skyryse is looking for a candidate pursuing a transportation design degree for an internship in our design group at Skyryse. This role is going to require someone who is a self-starter and can pace themselves while giving check-in to various executives within the company.  The internship will consist of a project to complete (12 weeks) over the course of the internship; as well as some additional tasks and responsibilities over the course of the internship.  This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo,CA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop interior and exterior proposals for Skyryse vehicles, ranging from broad design themes to component-level design. 
• Creating compelling sketches and renderings that show a vision for the future of Skyryse vehicles that will be used in presentations and press-releases
• Work with engineering to come up with design and engineering solutions for various vehicle types. 
• Leverage your creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills to push the boundaries of design and innovation in aviation
• Work cross-functionally with other Skyryse teams to accomplish project goals
• Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessary and as your skillset dictates 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design or a related field 
• Strong ability to work on both exterior and interior design 
• Graduating between December 2026-June 2027
• Technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes as it relates to vehicles is a plus 
• High level of skill taking 2D sketches to 3D modeling in poly modeling and Alias
• Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships 
• Exceptional visual and oral communication skills 
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects 
• All candidates MUST submit a portfolio/personal website to be considered for this position
• Ability to comprehend aviation experiential technology and its foray into general consumer electronics 
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary Range: $35-40 / Hour
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.