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Ocean Power Technologies Inc

Project Manager

Richmond, CA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

You will partner closely with engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business development teams to help deliver innovative marine robotics systems from concept through ...

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Robotics Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$145K - $180K/yr

... internship) software development experience. * Strong programming skills in at least one modern ... Proven robotics engineering experience with evidence of system-level ownership (e.g., integration ...

Premier Marine

Robotics Machine Operator

Big Lake, MN

$27 - $35/hr

Experience with robotic programming or PLC basics * Previous experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing industries Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support ...

Premier Marine

Robotics Machine Operator

Big Lake, MN · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

Experience with robotic programming or PLC basics * Previous experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing industries Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support ...

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How much do internship marine robotics engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship marine robotics engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Internship Marine Robotics Engineer do?

An Internship Marine Robotics Engineer assists in designing, building, and testing robotic systems used in underwater environments. They often work with a team to develop and maintain autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for research, exploration, or industry applications. Interns may help with programming, data analysis, sensor integration, and system troubleshooting. This role provides hands-on experience in both robotics engineering and marine technology, preparing students for future careers in the field.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a Marine Robotics Engineering internship?

As a Marine Robotics Engineering intern, you can expect to be involved in projects such as developing and testing underwater vehicles, assisting with sensor integration, and performing data analysis from field trials. Typical responsibilities include supporting prototype assembly, participating in sea trials, troubleshooting robotic systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams comprising mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. This hands-on experience provides exposure to both laboratory and field environments, offering valuable insight into the full development cycle of marine robotic systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Marine Robotics Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Marine Robotics Engineer, you need a foundation in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering principles, often supported by coursework or project experience in robotics or marine technology. Familiarity with CAD tools, programming languages (such as Python or C++), and robotic simulation or control systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns excel in collaborative, research-driven environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for designing, testing, and troubleshooting innovative marine robotic systems in real-world applications.

What is the difference between Internship Marine Robotics Engineer vs Marine Robotics Technician?

AspectInternship Marine Robotics EngineerMarine Robotics Technician
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering or robotics programTechnical diploma or associate degree in marine technology or robotics
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development projects, field testingMaintenance, repair, and operation of marine robotic systems
Employer & Industry UsageMarine research institutions, universities, R&D departmentsMaritime companies, defense contractors, marine service providers

Internship Marine Robotics Engineers typically focus on designing and developing marine robotic systems during their training, while Marine Robotics Technicians handle the hands-on maintenance and operation of these systems. Both roles are essential in the marine robotics industry but differ in experience level and responsibilities.

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Robotics Engineer, Humanoid System Integration

FieldAI

Irvine, CA • On-site

$179K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

FieldAI's Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots, real sensors, and real field deployments. Based in the heart of Southern California's robotics ecosystem, we build risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems that solve the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the full potential of embodied intelligence. If you want your work to ship, get tested on hardware, and improve through real deployments, Irvine is the place. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-only architectures, combining rigorous engineering with learning systems proven in globally deployed solutions that deliver results today and get better every time our robots run in the field.
The Robotics Engineer, Humanoid System Integration will own the integration of humanoid software and hardware subsystems into a cohesive robot stack that is testable, debuggable, and deployment-ready. This role is responsible for bringing together perception, localization, planning, locomotion, manipulation, controls, sensors, compute, networking, diagnostics, and release workflows.
What You'll Do
  • Integrate humanoid subsystems into a reliable full-stack robot system running on physical hardware.
  • Define and maintain interfaces across autonomy, manipulation, locomotion, sensors, compute, controls, and field tools.
  • Own robot bring-up, calibration, configuration, diagnostics, and validation workflows.
  • Debug system-level issues across software, hardware, networking, timing, compute constraints, sensor data, and robot behavior.
  • Develop integration tests, regression tests, telemetry tools, dashboards, and release-readiness checks.
  • Partner with manipulation, hardware, QA/QC, field application, and service teams to keep humanoid platforms continuously shippable.
  • Harden research or prototype capabilities into maintainable, testable, deployment-ready modules.

What You Bring
  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; BS considered with a demonstrated track record of hands-on robotics work across multiple physical systems - research projects, competition robotics, or internships with daily hardware exposure.
  • Background appropriate for a junior-to-mid engineer; fresh MS and PhD graduates welcome.
  • Strong hands-on experience integrating robotic systems on real hardware - must include physical hardware; simulation-only backgrounds will not be considered.
  • Strong C++ and Python skills in Linux-based robotics environments.
  • Experience with ROS/ROS2, robot middleware, drivers, calibration, diagnostics, logging, and distributed systems.
  • Understanding of perception, planning, controls, locomotion, manipulation, sensor integration, and embedded compute constraints.
  • Ability to profile performance, isolate failures, define interfaces, and coordinate across multiple technical teams.

What Sets You Apart
  • You've integrated a humanoid or legged/mobile manipulation platform from bring-up through field deployment - not just research or simulation.
  • You've owned the interfaces between locomotion, manipulation, and perception, and debugged failures across those seams on real hardware.
  • You've built the tooling that made other engineers faster: calibration pipelines, regression harnesses, telemetry dashboards, or release gates that prevented bad deploys.
  • You carry hard-won instincts about what separates a demo-ready system from a deployment-ready one - and you've acted on that distinction.

Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual's background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market.
Why Join FieldAI in Irvine?
In Irvine, you will work where the robots are. Our local team builds and tests systems on real hardware with real sensors, then ships them to operate in unstructured, previously unknown environments around the world. We are solving one of robotics' hardest challenges: reliable deployment outside the lab. Our Field Foundational Models™ raise the bar for perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, with an emphasis on explainability and safety for real-world use.
You will collaborate with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. We bring deep experience from organizations such as DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, along with a track record of field deployments and strong performance in DARPA challenge segments.
Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution
We are looking for builders who want their work to leave the whiteboard and show up on robots. If you enjoy tackling tough, uncharted questions and working across disciplines, you will find your people here. Our teams span AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical communication, all focused on shipping systems that perform in the real world.
Our headquarters is in Irvine, and we partner closely with teams there as well as colleagues across the US and around the world. Join us in Southern California and help define what dependable, field-ready autonomy looks like.
We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate candidates and employees based on merit, qualifications, and performance, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected statu
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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