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Robotics Intern - Mobile Manipulation, Hardware

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Los Altos

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in an engineering-related field.
  • Experience designing and integrating hardware for real-world robotic systems, particularly mobile manipulation systems.
  • Experience in creative and novel design along with integration of mechanical, control, and sensing systems, including various fabrication techniques and materials.
  • The ability to design and deploy integrated mechanical/sensing systems that complement and bring to bear advanced software and learning algorithms.
  • Experience in architecture, schematic design, and PCB layout of complex electrical subsystems.
  • The ability to implement interface, communications, and control firmware, with microcontrollers or FPGAs.
  • Experience in design for small scale contract manufacturing and assembly, and working with industrial designers for early stage product design.
  • An outstanding teammate with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of a next generation mobile manipulation platform to accelerate advancement of useful human-scale tasks.
  • Develop prototypes and perform trade studies to identify and specify key system components, including sensors, compute, communications, and actuation, of the platform.
  • Design and integrate creative solutions; combining actuation, structure, and sensing, as well as new mechanisms and actuation for human-scale manipulation and mobility.
  • Design, bring up, and debug custom electrical sub-systems, including power systems, motor control, and sensor interfaces, and the overall electrical system.
  • Develop firmware for control of mechanisms, acquisition of sensor data, and communications with the rest of the system.

FAQs

Is this internship position remote or in-office?

This internship will be an in-office role.

What is the duration of the internship?

This is a summer 2025 paid 12-week internship opportunity.

What major projects will the intern work on?

The intern will contribute to the design and development of a next generation mobile manipulation platform to accelerate advancement of useful human-scale tasks.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

A B.S. or M.S. in an engineering-related field is required, along with experience in designing and integrating hardware for real-world robotic systems.

Are there specific skills related to hardware that the intern needs to have?

Yes, the intern should have experience in architecture, schematic design, and PCB layout of complex electrical subsystems, as well as the ability to implement interface, communications, and control firmware.

Is previous experience with mobile manipulation systems necessary?

Yes, experience designing and integrating hardware for mobile manipulation systems is required.

Will the intern be working independently or in a team?

The intern will be part of a world-class Robotics team, collaborating closely with experts in mobile manipulation.

What type of environment does TRI promote?

TRI promotes a diverse and inclusive community fostering innovation and collaboration within their culture.

Are there any preferences regarding interpersonal skills?

Yes, the ability to be an outstanding teammate with strong interpersonal skills is emphasized.

Is TRI committed to equal employment opportunities?

Yes, TRI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants, regardless of their background or status.

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