Robotics Wireless & Network Intern: Build Autonomy

RIVR Technologies AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVR Technologies AG in Zürich is seeking a Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer Intern to join between hardware and software teams, configuring and segmenting networks, characterizing wireless links, and building monitoring to keep the fleet visible.

You will diagnose connectivity issues across 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, and satellite links while gaining hands-on exposure to ROS2, Linux, and embedded systems, contributing to autonomous delivery robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Solid networking fundamentals across TCP/IP stack.
• Hands-on experience with networking, robotics or drones.
• Comfortable working on Linux and Git.
• Scripting in Python/Golang and basic knowledge in C++
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and contribute on complex, real-world systems across a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Network engineering: Configure and improve the robot's internal network (VLAN, NTP/PTP time sync, DHCP/DNS).
• Real-time traffic: Ensure ROS2/DDS, WebRTC and MQTT flows behave correctly on the network.
• Wireless and RF performance: Characterize cellular, Wi‑Fi and satellite links in real-world conditions.
• Troubleshooting and documentation: Capture packets, review logs, and update diagrams and baselines.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Linux/Git

Python

C++ basics

Robotics exposure

Education

BSc or higher in Telecommunications/CS

Tools

ROS2

Embedded Linux

AWS

Git

Job description

RIVR Technologies AG in Zürich is seeking a Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer Intern to join between hardware and software teams, configuring and segmenting networks, characterizing wireless links, and building monitoring to keep the fleet visible.

You will diagnose connectivity issues across 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, and satellite links while gaining hands-on exposure to ROS2, Linux, and embedded systems, contributing to autonomous delivery robotics.