Robotics Software Internship: Dexterous Manipulation

Persona AI, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Hands-on projects

Intern cohorts

Learning lunches

Job summary

Persona AI is seeking a Robotics Software intern to contribute to dexterous manipulation work on humanoid robots. You will work closely with senior engineers in a fast-paced startup environment in Houston.

The role covers perception, planning, control, and integration with the whole-body controller, and offers hands-on experience with MuJoCo/Isaac Sim simulations and real-world testing.

You will build skills in C++, Python, ROS, MoveIt!, and learning-based methods while pursuing a degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Robotics or related field.
• Experience with control and manipulation of robotic arms.
• Proficiency in C++ or Python.
• Exposure to ROS, MoveIt!, Drake, OpenRAVE.
• Familiarity with deep learning and vision basics.
• Project or coursework in manipulation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dexterous manipulation algorithms for humanoid robots.
• Contribute to the manipulation pipeline (perception, grasping, trajectory optimization, motion planning, and control).
• Support the implementation and testing of control strategies for dexterous manipulation.
• Assist with integrating manipulation components into the humanoid robot's whole-body controller and loco-manipulation efforts.
• Build and iterate on digital-twin simulation environments using MuJoCo and Isaac Sim.
• Run and help design tests in simulated and real-world environments, and analyze results.
• Partner with the machine learning team to train and deploy models for advanced manipulation tasks.
• Stay current on manipulation research and bring relevant ideas back to the team.

Skills

C++

Python

Motion planning

Control theory

Machine learning basics

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, CS, ME, EE, or related field

Tools

ROS

MoveIt!

Drake

OpenRAVE

Job description

Persona AI is seeking a Robotics Software intern to contribute to dexterous manipulation work on humanoid robots. You will work closely with senior engineers in a fast-paced startup environment in Houston.

The role covers perception, planning, control, and integration with the whole-body controller, and offers hands-on experience with MuJoCo/Isaac Sim simulations and real-world testing.

You will build skills in C++, Python, ROS, MoveIt!, and learning-based methods while pursuing a degree.