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Robot Software Integration Intern (m/f/d)

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Schönaich, GermanyFull-time / InternshipPosted 3mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Location
Schönaich, Germany
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time / Internship
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Synapticon seeks a motivated Robot Software Integration Intern for a 6‑month mandatory internship on its robotics team in Schönaich, near Stuttgart. The role involves developing ROS2 control interfaces, building URDF/xacro models, debugging hardware‑software pipelines, and supporting EtherCAT master bring‑up, ideal for an MSc student passionate about real‑time robot systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EtherCATReal Time SystemsDebuggingROS2RclcppLaunch Filestf2ros2_controlC++17PythonURDFXacroReal‑Time Concepts

Qualifications

Enrolled MSc Student in Robotics or Computer Science or Mechatronics

Full job description

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

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