Autonomy & Active Safety Robotics Intern

Jobtailor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking interns to collaborate with Oshkosh engineers on next-generation autonomy and robotics projects using real vehicles, test benches, or simulators. You will focus on perception, SLAM, planning, and embedded controls while gaining hands-on experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and ROS2.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, GPS/IMU), and collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• At least sophomore standing for undergraduate students at the time of application
• Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or a similar programming language through coursework, research, personal projects, or previous work experience
• Ability to work at least 12 weeks, beginning in late May or early June through August
• Experience or interest in autonomy, robotics, or active safety systems is a plus
• Experience or interest in computer vision, machine learning, or perception is a plus
• Experience with ROS2 and Linux-based robotics development is a plus
• Experience with embedded software development or microcontrollers is a plus
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink is a plus
• Experience with vehicle networks such as CAN is a plus
• Experience with vehicle powertrain, braking, or steering systems is a plus
• Experience with control systems is a plus
• Experience with sensor integration, including cameras, LiDAR, radar, or GPS/IMU, is a plus
• Experience with simulation and virtual development environments is a plus
• Hands-on development, experimentation, and testing with real systems is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguity is a plus
• Applicants for certain positions may need to be U.S. Persons due to ITAR/EAR-controlled goods and technologies

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Oshkosh engineers to develop, integrate, and demonstrate next-generation autonomy, robotics, perception, and vehicle control technologies on real vehicle platforms
• Focus on computer vision and machine learning, perception and sensor fusion, localization and mapping, planning and controls, embedded systems, vehicle integration, simulation, or full-stack robotics development depending on background, interests, location, and project assignment
• Own meaningful technical projects related to autonomy, active safety, robotics, perception, embedded controls, or vehicle systems
• Develop, integrate, test, and demonstrate work on real vehicles, test benches, or simulation environments
• Develop and evaluate computer vision and machine learning capabilities such as object detection, tracking, and vision-language models
• Integrate sensors and computing platforms, including cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/IMU, and high-performance edge computing hardware
• Support embedded vehicle control and unmanned vehicle systems development for autonomy and active safety applications
• Develop or test software using Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or other engineering tools
• Work with vehicle networks and systems such as CAN, powertrain, braking, and steering
• Collaborate with engineers across software, systems, controls, electrical, mechanical, and hardware disciplines to integrate capabilities into larger vehicle systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies and state-of-the-art approaches alongside proven commercial solutions for real-world applications
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, design, testing, and troubleshooting
• Present project results and technical recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Simulink

ROS2

Sensor Fusion

Control Systems

Vehicle Networks

Simulation Environments

Embedded Software Development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ROS2

CAN

LiDAR

Radar

GPS/IMU

Edge Computing

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking interns to collaborate with Oshkosh engineers on next-generation autonomy and robotics projects using real vehicles, test benches, or simulators. You will focus on perception, SLAM, planning, and embedded controls while gaining hands-on experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and ROS2.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, GPS/IMU), and collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated vehicle systems.