Robotics Firmware Intern: Build Motion Control Estimation

Mytra; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized lunch

Commuter benefits

Modern office & lab space

Onsite gym

Job summary

Mytra in Brisbane, CA is seeking a robotics firmware intern to join our team and help bring up firmware components, drivers, protocols and controls for our new product. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure performance aligns with specifications.

You should be pursuing a BS or MS in ME, EE, CS or related field, with hands-on experience in C/C++ and Python, Linux, and version control. This role is on-site with an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development and tuning of motion control components for multi-axis robotic systems.
• Implement and test control loops for position, velocity, torque, and force control.
• Contribute to state estimation work, including sensor fusion and Kalman filter-based estimators.
• Work with distributed interfaces (CAN, NATS, ROS2) to move data between controllers, sensors and actuators.
• Support motor and sensor bring-up, including calibration and diagnostics of encoders, IMUs, and drives.
• Iterate between simulation and hardware testing to reproduce corner cases and improve robustness.
• Write clear, maintainable C++ and Python for real-time and high-level control software.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Git

Control theory

Kalman filtering

Sensor fusion

ROS2

CAN

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in ME/EE/CS

Tools

Git

ROS2

Job description

Mytra in Brisbane, CA is seeking a robotics firmware intern to join our team and help bring up firmware components, drivers, protocols and controls for our new product. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure performance aligns with specifications.

You should be pursuing a BS or MS in ME, EE, CS or related field, with hands-on experience in C/C++ and Python, Linux, and version control. This role is on-site with an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning.