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 :

WHY SKYRYSE?

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.