Research Scientist Intern, Textile Actuators for Soft Robotics (PhD)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Internship
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$88,000 - $146,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-11
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute research to advance textile-based actuation systems for soft robotics.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to prototype hardware and actuation control solutions.
- Run experiments to demonstrate advancements in textile-based actuators.
- Communicate research agenda and findings to interdisciplinary collaborators.
- Write and publish scientific articles.
- Engage in materials research, textile design, and mechanical characterization.
- Demonstrate new control strategies in real-world applications.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing or has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Understanding of state-of-the-art textile-based actuation technologies.
- Experience with textile-based actuator prototyping and mechanical characterization techniques.
- Familiarity with soft robotics technologies and literature.
- Expertise in actuation control methods for soft robotics applications.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Intent to return to degree program after the internship.
