Internship, Robotics Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2026)
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$41,000 - $114,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-14
Responsibilities
- Work on architecture and controls for per-joint level systems.
- Improve simulator computation efficiency for CPU/GPU architectures.
- Model joint mechanisms into rigid body trees.
- Accurately model kinematic chains and design biped robots.
- Test reinforcement learning control policies in both simulation and real environments.
- Measure and match model and simulation outputs.
- Design and support new mechanisms.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with control system development and modeling.
- Knowledge of linear systems analysis and controller design.
- Familiarity with electric propulsion, motion control systems, and heat transfer.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and Matlab/Simulink.
- Experience coding in a collaborative environment (GitHub).
- Bonus skills in CAD software (CATIA, NX, Inventor, Solid Works, etc.).
