Robot Software Integration Intern (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 12, 2026. Synapticon scores C on the Alion truth index.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a motivated Robot Software Integration Intern (ideally 6 months, mandatory internship) to join our Robotics team in Schönaich (close to Stuttgart), with a flexible start date. If you're passionate about bringing humanoid robots to life - from EtherCAT-based actuator interfaces to ROS2 control stacks - this is your chance to work on systems that are in production, not just in a lab.
HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
Develop and test ros2_control hardware interfaces for drives - the software layer that connects commands to physical actuator behaviour on real hardware
Build and tune URDF/xacro models for humanoid prototypes, providing the robot descriptions that drive both control and simulation
Implement and debug nodes for joint state and sensor data pipelines - keeping information flow between hardware and software clean and reliable
Support EtherCAT master bring-up and commissioning on hardware testbenches, helping new actuator configurations reach integration-ready state
Work closely with mechanical and electrical teams to make sure everything fits together - physically and in software
WHO YOU ARE
Enrolled MSc student in Robotics, Computer Science, or Mechatronics - ideally with some hands-on project or lab experience to draw from
Solid C++17 skills for system-level work, with Python for the scripts and tooling that keep development moving
You've worked with ROS2 hands-on - rclcpp, launch files, tf2 - and experience with ros2_control would put you a step ahead
You understand real-time concepts and are comfortable working close to hardware; EtherCAT basics are a bonus
You've modelled robots in URDF or xacro - even if it started as a university project
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns
Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass
Birthday vouchers
Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course)
Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday
Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs
An international team with long-term prospects
Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth
Modern office space
Our company's WG (upon availability)