Robotics Software Engineer Intern

RippleMatch Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an intern in California to develop perception pipelines and contribute to autonomous multi-robot systems. The role involves integrating LiDAR, cameras, and 3D sensors for robotic arms and mobile robots, with opportunities to work across hardware and software teams.

You will prototype sensor fusion approaches, assist with localization and mapping, and help integrate perception into production workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in Python and/or C++ with experience in robotics or perception applications.
• Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in cooperative robotics, autonomy, and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test perception pipelines using LiDAR, stereo/depth cameras, and 3D sensors for robotic arms and mobile robots.
• Contribute to localization, mapping, and cooperative autonomy algorithms enabling multi-robot teams to work together in large-scale environments.
• Prototype and evaluate sensor fusion approaches that combine vision, thermal, and laser data.
• Support toolpath generation and motion planning for robotic welding, grinding, and gouging tasks and mobile robots.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers to integrate perception with real-world platforms and production systems.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS2

Problem solving

Prototyping

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Relativity Space,we’rebuilding rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Butthat’sjust the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here,you'renot just executing tasks;you'resolving problems thathaven’tbeen solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whetheryou’rein propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function,you’llcollaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the storieswe’rewriting together. Now is a unique moment in timewhereit’searly enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The Additive Technology teamoperatesat the frontier of research and development, where creativity meets capability. This is an R&D-driven environment where problems areopen-endedand solutions are yours to define.You’llwork alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software, creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to unlocking faster print speeds, to designing complex, organic geometries thatcan’tbe built any other way,it’shigh-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of additive manufacturing

About the Role

• Develop and testperceptionpipelines integrating LiDAR, stereo/depth cameras, and advanced 3D sensors for robotic arms and mobile robots.

• Contribute to localization, mapping, and cooperative autonomy algorithms enabling multi-robot teams to work together in large-scale environments.

• Prototype and evaluate sensor fusion approaches that combine vision, thermal, and laser scanning data.

• Support toolpath generation and motion planning for robotic welding, grinding, and gouging tasks and mobile robots.

• Collaborate with robotics engineers to integrateperceptionwith real-world mobile robotic platforms and production systems.

About You

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Proficient in Python and/or C++ with experience in robotics orperceptionapplications.

• Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in cooperative robotics and autonomy and Prototyping.

Nice to Haves but Not Required

• Hands-on experience with mobile robots and/or industrial robotic arms (KUKA, Fanuc, ABB, etc.).

• Background in SLAM, multi-robot coordination, or next-best-view (NBV) algorithms.

• Experience with GPU programming, CUDA, or real-time computer vision pipelines, NVIDEA Jetsons,Orinsetc.

• Exposure to additive or subtractive manufacturing processes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.