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The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.\nWe are looking for a motivated Robotics Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. This role is a hands-on opportunity to bridge the gap between hardware design and embedded software. You will be instrumental in bringing our in-house electronics boards to life by debugging hardware circuits and developing the firmware that drives them.\nYou will work alongside a team of world-class researchers and engineers on ambitious, real-world problems at the intersection of foundation models, decision-making, and robotics. This is an opportunity to help shape core research directions, build cutting-edge systems, and contribute to work with strong potential for publication at top-tier conferences.\nResponsibilities\nPerform circuit validation including power-on tests, signal integrity checks, and continuity testing\nTroubleshoot hardware issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers\nDevelop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for Arduino (C++) and STM32 (C) platforms using open-source libraries\nImplement and debug communication protocols including CAN bus, I2C, SPI, and UART\nValidate communication protocols with Linux-based environments\nEnsure reliability and robustness of firmware in real-world conditions\nManage end-to-end documentation, turning complex debugging and firmware details into clear, actionable guides for engineers.\nRequirements\nCurrently pursuing a BS, MS or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field\nProficiency with the Arduino ecosystem and experience or strong interest in STM32 (HAL/LL or STM32CubeIDE)\nUnderstanding of CAN bus architecture and messaging\nHands-on experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators)\nStrong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems\nFamiliarity with Linux environments (command line, basic system operations)\nExperience with Python for scripting, testing, or automation\nRequires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams.\nBonus Qualifications\nExperience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or Eagle)\nBasic SMD soldering skills for hardware fixes\nFamiliarity with Git for version control\nProject experience in motor control, sensor fusion, or robotics\nExperience using Python for hardware interfacing or data analysis in embedded systems\nBenefits\nCompany-provided lunch and dinner, a fully stocked kitchen, and team events.\n\nThe US salary for this intern position is $6,500 per month.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2698,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Electrical & Electronic Engineering","Robotics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-12T17:41:26Z"}],"liveness":{"score":5,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.165,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":161,"expected_fill_days":60,"reasons":["conf:8","stale_co","ghost","win:tail","crowd:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":78000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/roboforce-robotics-electrical-engineering-intern","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/roboforce-robotics-electrical-engineering-intern.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T00:31:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}