Robotics Intern - Hands-on Data Collection & Prototyping

Centific Global Solutions, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Centific Global Solutions, Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a robotics data collection engineer to design, prototype, and validate data collection rigs for training-ready datasets.

You will build multi-camera data pipelines, integrate RGB-D components, and support model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms. CAD, 3D printing, and hands-on hardware experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, ECE, ME, CS or related field.
• Proficient in Python; comfortable with Linux and version control.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2, sensor integration, CAD, or 3D printing.
• Able to work on-site 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

Education

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

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CAD (OpenSCAD/Onshape/SolidWorks)

3D printing

Job description

Centific Global Solutions, Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a robotics data collection engineer to design, prototype, and validate data collection rigs for training-ready datasets.

You will build multi-camera data pipelines, integrate RGB-D components, and support model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms. CAD, 3D printing, and hands-on hardware experience are essential.