Real-Time Robotics Controls Intern

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a Real-Time Controls Intern to help develop software enabling Apollo to move and interact with the world. You will contribute to real-time controls by building and testing software layers that bridge high-level commands with hardware execution.

This role is designed for a student or researcher applying physics and programming to a production humanoid robot, ensuring systems perform reliably in real-world human environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, CS, ME, or EE
• Hands-on robotics projects or research in motion or simulation
• Foundational knowledge of physics, math, and programming

Responsibilities

• Develop and test real-time C++ software modules for robot motion
• Integrate sensor data and firmware feedback into control loops
• Implement and validate models for limb positioning and movement
• Build software interfaces translating high-level goals into tasks
• Collect and analyze performance data from hardware and simulations
• Write unit tests and maintain documentation for features
• Participate in code reviews within an agile team
• Uphold Apptronik values: CHIPC (Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, Creativity)

Skills

C++ basics

Python

Physics & math

Robotics basics

Git & Linux

Collaborative mindset

Education

Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Robotics/CS/ME/EE

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a Real-Time Controls Intern to help develop software enabling Apollo to move and interact with the world. You will contribute to real-time controls by building and testing software layers that bridge high-level commands with hardware execution.

This role is designed for a student or researcher applying physics and programming to a production humanoid robot, ensuring systems perform reliably in real-world human environments.