Coop Robot Manipulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Housing benefits for relocation

Job summary

Symbotic in Massachusetts invites motivated students for a Spring 2027 Co-op in Robot Manipulation. You will collaborate with engineers on real projects, developing real-time software to manipulate objects with high accuracy, and help design motion planning and control software for robotic manipulators.

Through mentorship, professional development, and a calendar of events, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the robotics stack, from hardware to software. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Linux, C++, Python, Matlab.
• 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
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and platforms like Arduino, STM32, ESP32 or Raspberry Pi.
• Preferred experience with motion planning, trajectory optimization and grasping.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm with engineers on cross-functional teams to develop real-time high-performance software to manipulate objects with high accuracy.
• Apply best practices to design of data structures and algorithms for performance.
• Produce high-quality software contributing to projects with significant business impact.
• Simulate robot motion using internal tools during feature development.
• Develop motion planning algorithms and state machines for robotic manipulators.
• Design 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 approaches and ML, from data curation to inference.
• Support system testing and provide hardware design input as needed.
• Troubleshoot production/design issues and process engineering change requests.

Skills

C++

Python

Matlab

Linux

Git

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

MuJoCo

NVIDIA IsaacSim

PyBullet

Forward/Inverse Kinematics

Machine Learning Fundamentals

OpenCV

ROS

Eigen

Arduino

STM32

Raspberry Pi

CAN bus

I2C

SPI

Education

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

Tools

MuJoCo

NVIDIA IsaacSim

PyBullet

ROS

OpenRAVE

OpenCV

Docker

Jenkins

Arduino

STM32

Raspberry Pi

CAN bus

I2C

SPI

Eigen

Job description

Title: Co-op- Robot Manipulation

Term: Spring (Jan- May 2027)

At Symbotic, Early Career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands-on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross-functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Along the way, Interns and Co-ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.

Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What you'll do

• 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 both simplicity and performance.
• Produce high-quality software contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the business.
• 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 specialized end-of-arm tools and grippers.
• Define metrics for pick and place quality in the field with different sensors and cameras.
• Work broadly across teams to facilitate integration of specialized manipulation systems from hardware to software.
• Optimize processes using data-driven and machine learning, with ownership from data curation and training to inference.
• Support system testing of systems and subsystems.
• Provide technical support for hardware design as needed.
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.
• Evaluate and process engineering change requests

What you'll need

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with general-purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages: Linux, C++, Python, Matlab.
• 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 Kinematics and Inverse Kinematics for custom kinematic chains.
• Strong Linear Algebra and 3D Geometry fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning Fundamentals and Libraries
• Experience with libraries such as OMPL, OpenRAVE, NVIDIA cuRobo, OpenCV, PCL, ROS, Boost, Eigen.
• Hands on experience with embedded systems and platforms like Arduino, STM32, ESP32 or Raspberry Pi. Integrating sensors, motors and actuators using CAN, SPI, I2C.
• Preferred experience with either of the following: motion planning algorithms, trajectory optimization and grasping.
• You are interested in working in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment.
• You possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $32.00 - $41.80 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.