Product Research and Development Intern

Planys Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 112,000 - 223,000; Part time

Job summary

Planys Technologies is seeking a Products & Research Intern who is passionate about robotics, autonomous systems, control, simulation and technology research. You will work with the PDR team to research, develop, test and evaluate robotics algorithms and software for real-world applications.

The role offers exposure to ROS/ROS2, Gazebo simulations, and hands-on work with Python/C++ in a robotics research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals in Python / C / C++.
• Good understanding of robotics and autonomous systems.
• Fundamentals of control systems.
• Good mathematical/problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of linear algebra, kinematics and coordinate frames.
• Ability to analyse technical information and research papers.
• Good technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and study state-of-the-art methods in robotics, control, estimation and simulation.
• Benchmark different approaches using simulations and available datasets.
• Develop comparison reports and support recommendation of suitable algorithms and architectures.
• Develop robotics software modules using Python / C / C++.
• Implement and test control algorithms such as PID, LQR and MPC as applicable.
• Work on sensor signal-processing pipelines including filtering, detection and feature extraction.
• Analyse simulation and test logs and support controller tuning.
• Work with ROS / ROS2 for robot integration, nodes, topics, services and actions.
• Work with URDF/Xacro, TF/TF2 and RViz/RViz2 for robot modelling and debugging.
• Support robotics simulation using Gazebo and related simulation tools.
• Participate in AUV/ROV deployment, testing and field trials where required.
• Prepare test plans, analyse data/logs, document findings and close technical action items.
• Contribute to technical documentation, reports and research activities.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Robotics

Autonomous systems

Control fundamentals

Mathematics

Technical writing

Education

Robotics, Mechatronics, ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical

Freshers / Final-year students

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

MATLAB/Simulink

PID/LQR/MPC

Sensor fusion

SLAM/Navigation

Computer vision

AUV/ROV/UAV projects

Git

Job description

Experience: Freshers / Final-Year Students

Employment Type: Internship

Department: Products & Research

About Planys

Planys Technologies is a deep-tech company developing mission-critical robotic and digital systems for defence and strategic infrastructure. We work on unmanned systems, advanced sensing, marine robotics, underwater inspection and data-driven technologies.Role Overview

We are looking for a Products & Research Intern who is passionate about robotics, autonomous systems, control, simulation and technology research.

You will work closely with the Products & Research team on researching, developing, testing and evaluating robotics algorithms and software for real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and study state-of-the-art methods in robotics, control, estimation and simulation.
• Benchmark different approaches using simulations and available datasets.
• Develop comparison reports and support recommendation of suitable algorithms and architectures.
• Develop robotics software modules using Python / C / C++.
• Implement and test control algorithms such as PID, LQR and MPC as applicable.
• Work on sensor signal-processing pipelines including filtering, detection and feature extraction.
• Analyse simulation and test logs and support controller tuning.
• Work with ROS / ROS2 for robot integration, nodes, topics, services and actions.
• Work with URDF/Xacro, TF/TF2 and RViz/RViz2 for robot modelling and debugging.
• Support robotics simulation using Gazebo and related simulation tools.
• Participate in AUV/ROV deployment, testing and field trials where required.
• Prepare test plans, analyse data/logs, document findings and close technical action items.
• Contribute to technical documentation, reports and research activities.

The responsibilities and skill areas above are based on the approved PDR Intern JD.

Required Skills

Must Have:

• Strong programming fundamentals in Python / C / C++
• Good understanding of robotics and autonomous systems
• Fundamentals of control systems
• Good mathematical/problem-solving skills
• Understanding of linear algebra, kinematics and coordinate frames
• Ability to analyse technical information and research papers
• Good technical writing and documentation skills
• Strong debugging and problem-solving ability

Good to Have:

ROS / ROS2, Gazebo, MATLAB / Simulink, PID / LQR / MPC, Signal processing, Sensor fusion, SLAM / navigation, Computer vision, AUV / ROV / UAV projects, Git / software development practices

Education

• Preferred specializations: Robotics, Mechatronics, ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical or related disciplines
• Freshers and final-year students are encouraged to apply.

Who We're Looking For

• Someone curious about research and emerging robotics technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn and work hands-on
• Comfortable working with both software and hardware
• Ability to work independently as well as with a technical team
• Passion for building and testing real-world robotic systems

Why Join Planys?

• Work on real-world deep-tech robotics applications
• Exposure to AUVs, ROVs, autonomous systems and advanced sensing
• Opportunity to work on research, simulation and product development
• Learn from experienced engineers and researchers
• Be part of a team building Made-in-India deep-tech solutions