Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Intern: UAS R&D

AV; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing stipend

Job summary

AV is seeking Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Interns for a 12-week, onsite Summer Internship Program across multiple teams in the United States. Interns will contribute to autonomous behaviors, machine perception, and robotic control systems for unmanned platforms, gaining hands-on experience with algorithms, simulation, and real hardware.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, with coursework in robotics, autonomy, or computer vision, and a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• Coursework or project experience in robotics, autonomy, or computer vision
• Proficiency in C/C++ (modern standards like C++11 or later preferred)
• Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis or prototyping
• Interest in working with UAS, robotics, or autonomous systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and work in a hands-on environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of algorithms related to: Computer vision, object tracking, and target detection
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) integrated with visual sensors
• State estimation using inertial and visual data
• Autonomous behavior modeling (e.g., finite-state machines, behavior trees)
• Path planning and multi-vehicle coordination
• Support the development and debugging of autonomy software on simulation platforms and real hardware
• Collaborate with teammates on testing, data collection, and experimental design
• Participate in code reviews and integration efforts across multidisciplinary teams
• Document and present findings in internal reports or presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

C/C++ proficiencies

Python/MATLAB

Robotics/autonomy interest

Analytical/communication skills

Hands-on collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE/Robotics

Tools

ROS

Job description

AV is seeking Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Interns for a 12-week, onsite Summer Internship Program across multiple teams in the United States. Interns will contribute to autonomous behaviors, machine perception, and robotic control systems for unmanned platforms, gaining hands-on experience with algorithms, simulation, and real hardware.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, with coursework in robotics, autonomy, or computer vision, and a