Robotics Controls & Autonomy Intern - Surgical Automation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson invites applications for Robotics Controls & Autonomy Interns in Santa Clara, CA. This internship focuses on developing and testing control algorithms for OTTAVA, with real-time C++ software and ROS-based workflows.

You’ll collaborate across engineering, AI/ML, and clinical disciplines to advance surgical robotics. The role requires hands-on robotics experience, coursework in AI/CS/Robotics, and full-time availability for the internship window, June–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Permanent US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program returning to academia after the internship.
• Majors include AI, CS, Robotics, Data Science, Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering.
• Available to work full‑time (40 hours/week) and hours set with manager.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 across coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test control algorithms for complex robotic systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define software architecture and system requirements.
• Develop C++ software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
• Document software design, algorithms, and implementation details.

Skills

Robotics hardware

C++ / Python

Kinematics & dynamics

Control theory & estimation

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD candidate

GPA 3.0

Full-time availability 40 h/wk

US work authorization

Target majors: AI/CS/Robotics/Software

Tools

ROS

Simulation tools

Hardware-in-the-loop

Embedded firmware

Job description

Johnson & Johnson invites applications for Robotics Controls & Autonomy Interns in Santa Clara, CA. This internship focuses on developing and testing control algorithms for OTTAVA, with real-time C++ software and ROS-based workflows.

You’ll collaborate across engineering, AI/ML, and clinical disciplines to advance surgical robotics. The role requires hands-on robotics experience, coursework in AI/CS/Robotics, and full-time availability for the internship window, June–August 2027.