Robotics EE Intern - Embedded Firmware & HW Debugging

RoboForce; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & dinners

Fully stocked kitchen

Team events

Job summary

RoboForce in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Robotics Electrical Engineering Intern for Fall/Winter 2026. This hands-on role bridges hardware design and embedded software, helping bring in-house electronics boards to life and debugging circuits.

You will work with world-class researchers on problems at the intersection of foundation models, decision-making, and robotics, with opportunities for publication and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency with the Arduino ecosystem.
• Understanding CAN bus architecture.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and Python scripting.
• Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit validation including power-on tests, signal integrity checks, and continuity testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for Arduino (C++) and STM32 (C) platforms using open-source libraries.
• Implement and debug communication protocols including CAN bus, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Validate communication protocols with Linux-based environments.
• Ensure reliability and robustness of firmware in real-world conditions.
• Manage end-to-end documentation, turning complex debugging and firmware details into clear, actionable guides for engineers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Arduino ecosystem

STM32 (HAL/LL or STM32CubeIDE)

CAN bus

Linux

Python

Lab tools

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Git

Job description

RoboForce in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Robotics Electrical Engineering Intern for Fall/Winter 2026. This hands-on role bridges hardware design and embedded software, helping bring in-house electronics boards to life and debugging circuits.

You will work with world-class researchers on problems at the intersection of foundation models, decision-making, and robotics, with opportunities for publication and real-world impact.