C++ Robotics Algorithm Developer Intern

What you’ll do

This is a paid Summer Engineering Internship Program (mid May to early August). As an intern with our Austin Software group, you’ll work to assist in development of our autonomous underwater vehicle development program doing software development, algorithm development, simulation and vehicle operation/testing. Additional responsibilities may include user documentation, testing and requirements gathering.

Your job responsibilities and projects will be based upon your experience and educational background to provide real life application of your classroom knowledge. You’ll work closely with a mentor to ensure your developmental goals are met and that you meet your performance expectations. 

There is an opportunity for team building, meet and greet lunches with our executive team, facility tours, and off-site ventures. This is an exciting opportunity to learn ‘real world’ experience and accelerate your career by working with a leader in the oil and gas, aerospace, and entertainment industries.

No relocation or housing assistance is being offered. 

Location

• Role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment, working both virtually and in office when required.

Functions

ESSENTIAL 

• Carries out tasks assigned by Project Manager and the Software Development Manager. Tasks would generally be software development, algorithm development, simulation, and documentation.
• Assist in preparing presentations, articles, and technical papers.
• Interface inside and outside a meeting setting with project team members and clients.
• Testing software remotely, in simulation and on the designated vehicle.

REQUIRED

• PhD/Masters candidate at an accredited University, pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with C++
• Foundational knowledge of robotics/control systems including coordinates frames, kinematics, state estimation, guidance/navigation/control, 3D path-planning, obstacle-avoidance and SLAM
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

DESIRED

• Ability to work in a high-performance team on projects with constantly shifting schedules
• Experience with image processing, computer vision, sensor fusion, point-cloud processing, or camera/sonar data
• Experience with simulation, integration testing, or field testing of robotic, marine, or autonomous vehicles
• Experience implementing or evaluating 3D path-planning, motion-planning, obstacle-avoidance, SLAM, or autonomous-vehicle algorithms

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows. 

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHTwork.

OCCASIONAL	FREQUENT	CONSTANT
- Lift up to 20 pounds - Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching	- Lift up to 10 pounds - Standing	- Repetitive movements of arms and hands - Sit with back supported