Robotics Software Engineer Intern - Summer

Whelix; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelix, a Boston-based startup building AI-native robots for biotech research, is seeking a Robotics Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to design, build and test software that runs our robots.

This full-time on-site internship in Boston, MA runs from June 7 to August 27, 2027, reports to the CTO and offers hands-on work across motion planning, vision, and integration with hardware and engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in CS, ME, EE, Aerospace, Robotics or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with ROS/ROS2 experience.
• Experience with robotics simulators (PyBullet, MuJoCo, Gazebo).
• Linux familiarity, Git and Docker experience.
• Hands-on robotics experience with real robots and lab environments.
• Willing to work on-site in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and refine software that runs our robots.
• Develop motion planning and control for precise lab movements.
• Apply computer vision to locate and interact with lab materials.
• Integrate software with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Iterate in simulation and on real hardware.
• Document work and maintain clean Git repositories.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

Robotics simulation

Linux

Git

Docker

Hands-on robotics

On-site Boston

Education

BS in CS/ME/EE/Aerospace/Robotics or related

MS or PhD in CS/Robotics or related

Tools

PyBullet

MuJoCo

Gazebo

Job description

Whelix, a Boston-based startup building AI-native robots for biotech research, is seeking a Robotics Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to design, build and test software that runs our robots.

This full-time on-site internship in Boston, MA runs from June 7 to August 27, 2027, reports to the CTO and offers hands-on work across motion planning, vision, and integration with hardware and engineers.