[Uni - Jan till Jun 2027] Robotics Intern

NCS Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Group is seeking a software engineer to support the integration and expansion of its robot fleet management systems, from indoor robots to autonomous vehicles.

You will work with ROS, RMF, sensors, and embedded firmware interfaces, using Python or Java, and participate in testing and simulation with Gazebo to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Foundational familiarity with ROS and RMF concepts.
• Understanding of robot communication protocols.
• Experience with robot simulation tools (Gazebo).
• Programming in Python and/or Java.
• Basic exposure to embedded/firmware development or hardware-software interfacing (e.g. microcontrollers, sensor drivers, serial/CAN).
• Interest in agentic AI and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of software changes to Robot Fleet Manager and Robot Agents.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of robot fleet system covering indoor robots to autonomous vehicles.
• Work with robot communication protocols and simulation tools.
• Support expansion of agentic AI capabilities to improve user workflows.
• Interact with physical robot systems as part of software development and testing.
• Support firmware-level integration interfacing software with onboard sensors, controllers, and embedded firmware.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware-software interface issues during fleet integration.

Skills

ROS RMF concepts

Robot communication protocols

Gazebo simulation

Python/Java

Embedded/firmware exposure

Agentic AI interest

Tools

Gazebo

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

• Support implementation of software changes to Robot Fleet Manager and Robot Agents
• Contribute to development and maintenance of NCS's robot-agnostic fleet system, covering indoor robots to autonomous vehicles
• Work with robot communication protocols and simulation tools
• Support the expansion of agentic AI capabilities to improve user workflows
• Interact with physical robot systems as part of software development and testing
• Support firmware-level integration - interfacing software with onboard sensors, controllers, and embedded firmware on physical robot platforms
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware-software interface issues (e.g. sensor drivers, communication interfaces, firmware updates) during fleet integration.

Qualifications

• Foundational familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and RMF (Robotics Middleware Framework) concepts
• Understanding of robot communication protocols
• Experience with robot simulation tools (e.g. Gazebo)
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or Java
• Basic exposure to embedded/firmware development or hardware-software interfacing (e.g. microcontrollers, sensor drivers, serial/CAN communication) a plus
• Interest in agentic AI and autonomous systems

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.