Hands-On Robotics Software Co-op - Boston (Spring 2027)

Whelix

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Whelix, a Boston-based robotics startup, is seeking a Robotics Software Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027 to design, build and test the software that runs our robots in lab settings. The role focuses on motion control, motion planning, computer vision and ROS 2, with hands-on work in Python and C++ on real hardware.

The intern will work on integration with mechanical and electrical teams, contribute to debugging and documentation, and gain experience deploying software in a fast-paced startup in

Qualifications

Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in ROS 2.
Familiarity with Linux environments, Git workflows and containerization (Docker).
Hands-on robotics experience or internships in automated lab systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, build and test software that runs our robots, including motion control and motion planning.
Develop computer vision integration and system integration with mechanical/electrical teams.
Implement and debug features in C++, Python and ROS 2, in simulation and on hardware.
Help deploy software in lab environments and contribute to documentation and debugging.
Collaborate with team to ensure reliability and repeatability of robotic workflows.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS 2

Linux

Git

Docker

Robotics

Motion planning

Education

BS/MS/PhD candidate in CS/ME/EE/Aerospace/Robotics

Tools

PyBullet

MuJoCo

Gazebo

Job description

The intern will work on integration with mechanical and electrical teams, contribute to debugging and documentation, and gain experience deploying software in a fast-paced startup in

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