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Contoro Robotics

Robotics Test & Validation Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Join Contoro Robotics - Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation with Cutting-Edge Robotics At Contoro ... Can work on-site at Contoro's office in Austin, TX for the duration of the internship * Are ...

Apptronik

Robotics Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Apptronik is seeking a Robotics Test Engineer to join the Software Integration & Test ... Strong internship and project experience may substitute for a portion of this requirement.

Apptronik

Robotics Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting ... Strong internship and project experience may substitute for a portion of this requirement.

B Capital

Robotics Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting ... Strong internship and project experience may substitute for a portion of this requirement.

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for robotics internships in Texas is $89,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,800.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a robotics internship?

A robotics internship is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in robotics engineering, programming, and automation. Interns may work on tasks like designing, testing, and programming robotic systems under the guidance of experienced engineers. These internships help develop technical skills in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, and hardware development. They are typically offered by tech companies, research labs, or manufacturing firms.

What types of projects or tasks do robotics interns typically work on?

Robotics interns are often involved in supporting the design, development, and testing of robotic systems, which may include hands-on assembly, programming, simulation, and troubleshooting tasks. You might help build prototypes, write and debug code for robot behaviors, or conduct research to improve existing components. Interns frequently collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, learning how to integrate hardware and software solutions. The specific tasks can vary depending on the company's focus, but you'll gain valuable real-world experience working on projects that contribute directly to ongoing product development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a robotics internship?

To thrive in a Robotics Internship, you need a solid understanding of robotics principles, programming (such as Python or C++), and basic electronics, typically gained through coursework in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Experience with industry-standard tools like ROS (Robot Operating System), simulation software, and hands-on experience in building or programming robots are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure you can quickly contribute to project goals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop practical solutions to complex robotics challenges.

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Robotics Engineer, Motion Planning

Austin, TX • On-site

Contoro Robotics
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Join Contoro Robotics - Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation with Cutting-Edge Robotics
At Contoro Robotics, we're on a mission to solve labor challenges through advanced robotic solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, our fast-growing startup is transforming the supply chain industry with our flagship warehouse automation technology. Our team is made up of top-tier experts in robotics, AI, and logistics, working together to push the boundaries of automation.
We're looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join us on this journey-helping shape the future of robotics while growing alongside a world-class team. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you!
Robotics Engineer, Motion Planning
Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based company building autonomous truck-unloading robots for warehouse operations. We deploy reliable, high-throughput robotic systems that handle heavy, unstructured freight in real logistics settings every day.
The Role
We are looking for a Robotics Engineer to help improve the reliability and performance of our robot's motion-planning stack on a live production fleet. A significant part of this role is hands-on production support: reproducing field issues, debugging them across motion planning, perception, and controls, and validating fixes on real hardware. You will work closely with our senior motion-planning and autonomy engineers, tuning and integrating motion planning as you grow your depth in the field.
Responsibilities
Production Debugging and Performance Support
  • Investigate and help resolve production issues that affect cycle time, pick success, and operator intervention rate, working across motion planning, perception, and controls to find root cause.
  • Reproduce field failures on real hardware, analyze logs and telemetry, and work with senior engineers to validate root cause and ship fixes.

Motion Planning Implementation and Integration
  • Implement and tune planners within the MoveIt ecosystem for collision-free, kinematically feasible motion, with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Integrate perception outputs (container frame, box poses, occupancy) into the planning scene, reasoning about collision objects such as container walls, ceiling, and neighboring boxes.
  • Integrate path and trajectory generation with the control stack (MoveIt and ros_control), and measure cycle-time and throughput impact on hardware.

Hardware Validation
  • Run controlled tests on the robot, compare before-and-after throughput, and quantify the impact of changes across diverse box and container configurations.
  • Collaborate across autonomy, perception, controls, and robot software to deliver reliable end-to-end motion.
Qualifications
Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience (or equivalent research or internship experience) in motion planning, manipulator control, or robotics software, ideally with real-hardware exposure. Strong recent graduates with excellent fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
Education: Minimum B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in C++ (modern standards), Python, and ROS 1 or ROS 2.
  • Working knowledge of MoveIt and at least one motion planning approach (e.g., sampling-based planners such as RRT/RRT-Connect/PRM, or optimization-based planners such as CHOMP/TrajOpt).
  • Solid grasp of manipulator kinematics - forward/inverse kinematics, collision checking, velocity and acceleration limits, and singularity and joint-limit awareness for 6/7-DOF arms.
  • Strong debugging instincts and a willingness to dig into hard, ambiguous production issues.
  • Good communication and eagerness to learn from senior engineers.
Nice to Have
  • Hands-on experience with industrial manipulators (e.g., UR, KUKA) and real-time joint control.
  • Familiarity with integrating perception inputs (point clouds, object poses, occupancy maps) into collision-aware planning.
  • Exposure to time-parameterization tools (TOTG/TOPP-RA, Ruckig, jerk-limited/S-curve profiles).
  • A controls or electrical background (motor limits, torque, current) useful for hardware-level debugging.
  • Exposure to physics-based or kinematic simulation (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Bullet).

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