Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Embedded)

Lunar Outpost; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to help develop, integrate and test embedded software for space robotics. You will connect embedded software with rover hardware and a ROS-based simulator, working with a team of engineers on a 12-week full-time onsite program in Burnley, Australia.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, with design and code reviews and adherence to safety processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience studying an engineering discipline at university.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to integrate software systems.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and integrating C or C++ software components for embedded robotics systems.
• Support the integrated test environment by linking rover avionics with ROS-based simulation-in-the-loop.
• Configure, build, deploy and test software on embedded target hardware.
• Develop test applications, utilities and automation scripts.
• Verify interfaces between embedded software, robotics software and rover hardware.
• Troubleshoot integration issues using logs, debuggers and lab equipment.
• Perform functional, integration, hardware-in-the-loop, and end-to-end testing.

Skills

C/C++

Education

Engineering student

Job description

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

End Date: 26th February 2027

About Lunar Outpost Oceania

Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to support the development, integration and testing of embedded software and test systems for space robotics. The intern will help build an integrated test environment that connects embedded software and real rover hardware, including motors and sensors, with simulation systems. The work will contribute to the development and testing of lunar mobility systems.

During this 12 week internship, you will be required to work on a full time basis onsite in Burnley. Applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights for Australia.

Position Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to:

• Contribute to developing and integrating C or C++ software components and libraries for embedded robotics systems.
• Support the embedded side of an integrated test environment by integrating rover avionics hardware and sensors with a ROS-based simulation-in-the-loop environment in collaboration with the robotics software team.
• Configure, build, deploy and test software on embedded target hardware.
• Develop test applications, integration utilities and automation scripts.
• Verify interfaces between embedded software, robotics software and rover hardware.
• Support system bring-up and troubleshoot integration issues using logs, debuggers and laboratory equipment.
• Perform functional, integration, hardware-in-the-loop and end-to-end testing.
• Capture logs, analyse results and communicate findings.
• Write and maintain test procedures, setup instructions and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews and agile development activities.
• Follow configuration management, quality and safety processes.

Preferred Disciplines

Computer Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience studying an engineering discipline at university.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to integrate software systems with other components. Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.