Marine Autonomy RL Intern | Python & Robotics

Brunswick; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Brunswick invites applications for a Reinforcement Learning Intern in Champaign, IL, working with the Boating Intelligence Design Lab to advance RL for autonomous marine systems. You will collaborate with engineers on simulation environments, training pipelines and evaluation frameworks.

The role targets students in BS/MS programs, starts Spring 2027, and offers a hands-on learning path with real-world marine autonomy challenges and a supportive lab environment.

Qualifications

• Permanent US Work authorization.
• Current enrollment in a BS or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
• Demonstrated interest in robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
• Working experience with Python and/or C++.
• Familiarity or experience with Robot Operating System (Ros), Reinforcement Learning and simulation environments.
• Coursework or project experience related to robotics, machine learning, path planning, motion planning, navigation, controls, or autonomous systems.
• Portfolio/Resume highlighting a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of reinforcement learning solutions for autonomous marine vessels and intelligent boating applications.
• Research and evaluate reinforcement learning algorithms, robotics frameworks, and simulation tools.
• Design, implement, and evaluate training workflows, reward functions, and performance metrics.
• Perform literature reviews and benchmarking of relevant RL and robotics technologies.
• Contribute to the creation of reusable development frameworks and best practices for future RL projects.

Skills

Python

C++

Robotics

Reinforcement Learning

Education

BS/MS in CS/Robotics/EE/Engineering

Tools

ROS

Simulation environments

Job description

Brunswick invites applications for a Reinforcement Learning Intern in Champaign, IL, working with the Boating Intelligence Design Lab to advance RL for autonomous marine systems. You will collaborate with engineers on simulation environments, training pipelines and evaluation frameworks.

The role targets students in BS/MS programs, starts Spring 2027, and offers a hands-on learning path with real-world marine autonomy challenges and a supportive lab environment.