Co-op: Robotic Manipulation & Motion Planning

Exol; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Housing benefits

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a motivated co-op for Robot Manipulation during Spring 2027. You’ll Collaborate with engineers on real‑time software to control manipulation systems and simulate motion using internal tools.

You’ll contribute to data‑driven optimization, motion planning, and end‑to‑end integration across hardware and software. You will gain hands‑on experience with embedded platforms, CI/CD pipelines, ML‑influenced design, and cross‑functional teamwork in a fast‑moving, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Linux, C++, Python, Matlab or similar.
• Knowledge of Git, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD – GitHub automation and docker or Jenkins.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MuJoCo, NVIDIA IsaacSim, PyBullet.
• Familiarity with Forward/Inverse Kinematics for custom kinematic chains.
• Strong Linear Algebra and 3D Geometry fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning Fundamentals and Libraries.
• Experience with OpenCV, ROS, Boost, Eigen.
• Hands on with embedded systems like Arduino, STM32, ESP32 or Raspberry Pi.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm with engineers on cross‑functional teams to conceptualize and develop real‑time high‑performance software to manipulate real‑world objects with high accuracy.
• Apply best practices to the design of data structures and algorithms; strive for simplicity and performance.
• Produce high‑quality software contributing to projects with significant business impact.
• Simulate robot motion using internal simulation tools during feature development.
• Develop motion planning algorithms and state machines for robotic manipulators.
• Design, develop, and implement control software for end‑of‑arm tools and grippers.
• Define metrics for pick and place quality with sensors and cameras.
• Work across teams to integrate manipulation systems from hardware to software.
• Optimize processes using data‑driven and machine learning, from data curation to inference.
• Support system testing of systems and subsystems.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Jira

Confluence

Machine Learning

ROS

OpenCV

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Docker/Jenkins

MuJoCo

NVIDIA IsaacSim

PyBullet

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a motivated co-op for Robot Manipulation during Spring 2027. You’ll Collaborate with engineers on real‑time software to control manipulation systems and simulate motion using internal tools.

You’ll contribute to data‑driven optimization, motion planning, and end‑to‑end integration across hardware and software. You will gain hands‑on experience with embedded platforms, CI/CD pipelines, ML‑influenced design, and cross‑functional teamwork in a fast‑moving, Agile environment.