WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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.
HERES WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
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Develop and test ros2_control hardware interfaces for drives — the software layer that connects commands to physical actuator behaviour on real hardware
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Build and tune URDF/xacro models for humanoid prototypes, providing the robot descriptions that drive both control and simulation
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Implement and debug nodes for joint state and sensor data pipelines — keeping information flow between hardware and software clean and reliable
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Support EtherCAT master bring-up and commissioning on hardware testbenches, helping new actuator configurations reach integration-ready state
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Work closely with mechanical and electrical teams to make sure everything fits together — physically and in software
WHO YOU ARE
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Enrolled MSc student in Robotics, Computer Science, or Mechatronics — ideally with some hands-on project or lab experience to draw from
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Solid C++17 skills for system-level work, with Python for the scripts and tooling that keep development moving
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You've worked with ROS2 hands-on — rclcpp, launch files, tf2 — and experience with ros2_control would put you a step ahead
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You understand real-time concepts and are comfortable working close to hardware; EtherCAT basics are a bonus
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You've modelled robots in URDF or xacro — even if it started as a university project
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
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Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns
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Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass
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Birthday vouchers
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Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course)
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Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday
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Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs
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An international team with long-term prospects
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Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth
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Modern office space
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Our company's WG (upon availability)
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