Robotics Manipulation Intern: Build Real-Time AI

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic, a leader in AI-powered robotics and software for supply chain automation, seeks an intern to contribute to real-time software for manipulating real-world objects with high accuracy. You will collaborate across teams to develop, simulate, and optimize control software for end-effectors, and work with state-of-the-art tools in a dynamic Agile environment, with relocation and housing support.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/Engineering degrees, familiar with C++, Python, Linux, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with general-purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems: Linux, C++, Python, Matlab.
• Knowledge of Git, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD – GitHub automation and docker or Jenkins.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MuJoCo, NVIDIA IsaacSim, PyBullet.
• Familiarity with Forward/Inverse Kinematics for custom kinematic chains.
• Strong Linear Algebra and 3D Geometry fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning Fundamentals and Libraries.
• Experience with libraries such as OMPL, OpenRAVE, NVIDIA cuRobo, OpenCV, PCL, ROS, Boost, Eigen.
• Hands on experience with embedded systems and platforms like Arduino, STM32, ESP32 or Raspberry Pi. Integrating sensors, motors and actuators using CAN, SPI, I2C.
• Preferred experience with either motion planning algorithms, trajectory optimization and grasping.
• You are interested in working in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment.
• You possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm with engineers on cross-functional teams to conceptualize and develop real-time high-performance software to manipulate real-world objects with high accuracy.
• Apply best practices to the design of data structures and algorithms. Strive for both simplicity and performance.
• Produce high-quality software contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the business.
• Simulate robot motion using internal simulation tools during feature development.
• Develop motion planning algorithms and state machines for robotic manipulators.
• Design, develop, and implement control software for specialized end-of-arm tools and grippers.
• Define metrics for pick and place quality in the field with different sensors and cameras.
• Work broadly across teams to facilitate integration of specialized manipulation systems from hardware to software.
• Optimize processes using data-driven and machine learning, with ownership from data curation and training to inference.
• Support system testing of systems and subsystems.
• Provide technical support for hardware design as needed.
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.
• Evaluate and process engineering change requests

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Data analysis

Algorithms

3D geometry

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

MuJoCo

NVIDIA IsaacSim

PyBullet

OpenCV

ROS

Eigen

PCL

Job description

Symbotic, a leader in AI-powered robotics and software for supply chain automation, seeks an intern to contribute to real-time software for manipulating real-world objects with high accuracy. You will collaborate across teams to develop, simulate, and optimize control software for end-effectors, and work with state-of-the-art tools in a dynamic Agile environment, with relocation and housing support.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/Engineering degrees, familiar with C++, Python, Linux, and