Internship: Autonomous Navigation Simulation and Synthetic Dataset Generation

LELY; Maassluis; On-site; EUR 6,600 - 7,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Student housing

Campus facilities

Shuttle service

Award recognition

Job summary

Lely invites interns to explore autonomous navigation through simulation and synthetic data generation for its mobile robots. You will work on cross-disciplinary engineering within the Navigation team at the Maassluis campus, contributing to data collection, benchmarking, and software integration.

The internship focuses on building a realistic simulation environment and generating datasets to advance navigation algorithms, with supervision from engineers across software, electronics, and

Qualifications

• Education in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong interest in mobile robotics, software development, and mechatronics.
• Experience with simulation environments or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux.
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand datasets and sensor information required for autonomous navigation.
• Set up and develop a simulation environment for Lely mobile robots.
• Generate synthetic datasets for training and benchmarking navigation algorithms.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, and hardware engineers within the Navigation team.
• Test, validate, and document findings and recommendations for future development.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Machine Learning basics

Mobile robotics

Software development

Mechatronics

English communication

Education

Computer Science / Robotics / Mechatronics

Tools

Simulation environments

Job description

Internship: Autonomous Navigation Simulation and Synthetic Dataset Generation

• Intern

A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotization, engineering, and farmingexpertise. This is what we believe in.

This journey began over 75 years ago with the dream of two brothers inMaassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative global leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,300 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions. We still do this from our Campus inMaassluis, the building with the highest achievable sustainability standards in the Netherlands, while alsooperatingaround the world. Our goal is to ensure that dairy farmingremainsattractive for future generations.

Imagine buildingvirtualenvironments that help autonomous robots navigate real farms more effectively. During this internship, you will explore how simulation and synthetic data can improve the navigation capabilities of Lely's mobile robots. You will work closely with engineers from different disciplines and gain hands‑on experience with technologies that play a key role in the future of autonomous farming.

As part of the Navigation team, you will discover what data is needed for autonomous navigation, investigate available simulation technologies, and develop a simulation environment that can be integrated with Lely's robotics software stack. Your work will contribute to the development, training, and benchmarking of navigation algorithms in realistic virtual farm environments.

Key responsibilities

You will combine research, software development, and robotics engineering in a project that has a direct connection to real-world autonomous systems.

Throughout your internship, you will contribute to a variety of activities, including:

• Understand which datasets and sensor information arerequiredfor autonomous navigation in mobile robotics.
• Set up and develop a simulation environment that can be integrated with Lely mobile robots.
• Generate synthetic datasets for training and benchmarking navigation algorithms.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, and hardware engineers within the Navigation team.
• Test,validate, and document your findings and recommendations for future development.

Practical information

• Internship type:EducationalInternship or graduation assignment
• Duration: 6 months
• Working hours: Minimum 32 hours per week
• Education level: MBO or HBO

You are curious about autonomous systems and enjoy turning complex technical challenges into practical solutions. You like experimenting, learning from specialists around you, and applying your knowledge in a real-world robotics environment.

Additionally, you bring:

• An education in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mobile robotics, software development, and mechatronics.
• Experience with simulation environments or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++.
• Experience withLinux.
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts.
• Good communicationskills in English.

If you do not meet every requirement but are excited about the opportunity, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, motivation, anddesireto learn.

At Lely, we offer you an educational and dynamic internship experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands.You’llbecome part of a driven team and have plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents.

• An international working environment
• An internship allowance of €650 per monthbased on a 40-hour work week
• A student apartment if your commute is too long
• Our modern Lely Campus gives you daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, a basketball and volleyball court, as well as table tennis and foosball. You can joinHyroxworkouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, made with milk straight from our farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro station inMaassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• We’realso proud that our dedication and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!