Robotics Hardware & Data Pipelines Intern

centific; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lab access

On-site work

Job summary

Centific seeks a hands-on robotics engineer in our Redmond lab to design data-collection hardware and build pipelines turning raw sensor streams into training-ready datasets. You’ll prototype rigs, integrate cameras and sensors, and help evaluate models on robot arms and humanoid platforms.

The role emphasizes Python, ROS/ROS2, CAD, and 3D printing, with on-site work in Palo Alto or Redmond. Advanced degrees preferred, work with cutting-edge GenAI robotics tech.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Master’s or PhD in Robotics, ECE, ME, CS or related field.
• Proficient in Python; comfortable with Linux and version control.
• Hands-on with ROS/ROS2, sensor integration, CAD, or 3D printing.
• On-site work in Palo Alto or Redmond Lab.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype data collection hardware: camera rigs, sensor mounts, teleoperation interfaces, end-effector and wrist-cam assemblies.
• Build recording and data-handling scripts (multi-camera capture, synchronization, sensor fusion) targeting HDF5 and LeRobot dataset formats.
• Integrate and evaluate off-the-shelf components: RGB-D cameras arrays, dexterous hands, teleoperation gloves, VR headsets.
• Support real-world data collection and model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms.
• 3D-print, assemble, wire, and bench-test prototypes alongside our lab technician.
• Document hardware specs, BOMs, and reproducible setup procedures.

Skills

Python

Linux

Version control

Sensor integration

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics, ECE, ME, CS

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CAD (OpenSCAD/Onshape/SolidWorks)

3D printing

Job description

Centific seeks a hands-on robotics engineer in our Redmond lab to design data-collection hardware and build pipelines turning raw sensor streams into training-ready datasets. You’ll prototype rigs, integrate cameras and sensors, and help evaluate models on robot arms and humanoid platforms.

The role emphasizes Python, ROS/ROS2, CAD, and 3D printing, with on-site work in Palo Alto or Redmond. Advanced degrees preferred, work with cutting-edge GenAI robotics tech.