Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern

Yondu; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Yondu is seeking a hands-on intern to help design and integrate electro-mechanical systems for cutting-edge humanoid robots. You will work closely with software, simulation, and hardware teams to bring ideas from concept to deployment.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, end-to-end project ownership, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver reliable robotic solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree or recent graduate in CS, robotics, EE, or related field.
• Citizenship/visa: no immigration required.
• Available for a full-time internship.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work with humanoid robots in real deployments.
• Prototype rapidly and iterate based on changing demands.
• Collaborate with software and simulation teams to meet their needs.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Robotics

CAD

Fusion 360

KiCAD

URDF

ROS 2

Embedded systems

Linux

USB/PCIe

Documentation

Hand tools

Problem solving

Tools

Fusion 360

KiCAD

URDF tooling

Job description

Note: We will provide a housing stipend but not relocation assistance.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or recent grad in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Has a citizenship/does not require any immigration or visa assistance.
• Can commit to a full time internship role.

What You'll Do

• Design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work with cutting edge humanoid robots in real deployments.
• Rapidly prototype, and iterate based on changing demands.
• Collaborate with software and simulation teams to meet their needs.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with electromechanical systems or robotics.
• Excellent mechanical intuition, you understand how things move, fail, and improve.
• Experience with hand tools and disassembly, assembly, and documentation of systems.
• Experience with Linux based operating systems (ROS 2 especially).
• Experience with computer assembly and bandwidth architecture (USB and PCIE standards).
• Skills in CAD and embedded systems.
• Strong hands‑on engineering and troubleshooting ability for both electrical and mechanical systems.
• A portfolio and/or an independent project or 2 would be ideal to display real skills and end to end management of a project.
• Experience with CAD software specifically Fusion360, KiCAD, and the .urdf format.
• Experience with typical humanoid systems (BLDC actuators, CANbus, lithium based batteries).
• Understanding of industrial requirements (IP Rating, MTBF).
• An understanding of what makes systems reliable and the ability to design for it.

Why This Role

• Direct impact on company results.
• Gaining experience with cutting edge systems.
• Learn a variety of prototyping methods and end to end project ownership.

Dates

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Flexible but expect a standard roughly 3-4 month internship duration