Field Robotics Software Intern — Bring-Up & Testing

GITAI Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

GITAI Inc. invites applications for a Field-Deployed Software Engineering Intern in Fall 2026 / Spring 2027.

This role blends software development with hands-on hardware on real robotic and space systems, including regular deployments to our outdoor test site near Los Angeles and at the Torrance facility. You will contribute to robotics, computer vision, or GNC software, debug across software and hardware, and build data-collection tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed BS/MS in CS, robotics, EE, aerospace, or related field.
• At least 1 year hands-on robotics or hardware–software integration experience.
• US citizenship or eligibility for security clearance (as required).
• Experienced with Python or C++ and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly field testing with setup, bring-up, data acquisition, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and debug software for robotics, computer vision, GNC, or related systems.
• Diagnose cross-domain software/hardware issues including sensors and actuators.
• Build scripts and lightweight tools for data collection, visualization, system health monitoring and test automation.
• Review test data, reproduce failures, and work with engineers to identify fixes.
• Support hardware/software integration and test preparation at the Torrance facility.
• Document test configurations, issues, findings and software changes for rapid action.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Debugging

Robotics concepts

Education

BS/MS in CS/Robotics/EE/Aerospace

Tools

ROS/ROS2

OpenCV

PyTorch

Job description

GITAI Inc. invites applications for a Field-Deployed Software Engineering Intern in Fall 2026 / Spring 2027.

This role blends software development with hands-on hardware on real robotic and space systems, including regular deployments to our outdoor test site near Los Angeles and at the Torrance facility. You will contribute to robotics, computer vision, or GNC software, debug across software and hardware, and build data-collection tools.