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Summer 2025 Autonomous Lab Intern

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Noblis

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Blacksburg

AI generated summary

  • You must be a US citizen with a 3.3 GPA, pursuing a relevant degree, experienced in prototyping, coding in ROS, Python/C++, and CAD, familiar with electronics, Linux, and version control.
  • You will work on robotics programming tasks, collaborate with a team on subprojects, and gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, coding, and autonomous systems.

Requirements

  • US Citizen
  • 3.3 GPA
  • Pursuing degree in computer science, engineering, computering engineering, or related
  • Experience with rapid prototyping of electronics, software, or mechanical prototypes.
  • Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidate can write Robot Operating System code. Candidate can design nodes that communicate over topics and services.
  • Candidate understands theoretical topics, like control theory (PID) and object tracking (e.g. Kalman filter).
  • Candidate has experience using version control (Git) and automated tests.
  • Candidate can implement software with multi-threading and networking in Python or C++.
  • Candidate can implement and train neural networks. Candidate understands concepts like overfitting, why activation functions are nonlinear, the purpose of data augmentation.
  • Candidate can implement basic search algorithms, like A*.
  • Candidate has experience machining or printing prototypes.
  • Candidate is familiar with a CAD program, such as Autodesk or SolidWorks.
  • Candidate can build circuits with actuators and sensors.
  • Candidate has familiarity with basic electronics equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
  • Candidate understands common microcontroller protocols: UART, SPI, I2C.
  • Candidate can install and configure Linux based operating systems.
  • Candidate is comfortable with a command line interface and related tools (GNU Core Utilities).

Responsibilities

  • We are seeking technical interns for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. Interns will be expected to work either in the Noblis Autonomous Systems Lab in Reston, VA or at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Blacksburg, VA performing hands-on robotics and programming work as part of a small team that delivers advanced autonomous prototypes.
  • This internship will provide an opportunity to work with a technical team of experienced roboticists. Interns are full project members that work on small, mainly self-directed, subprojects of a larger prototype project. Interns can expect to develop experience working within small programming/engineering teams in a workplace environment. On the technical side they will grow in their understanding of mechanical design, Autodesk Fusion, Python, C++, Linux, Robot Operating System (ROS), microcontrollers, machine learning/vision, and topics in autonomous robotics including perception, sensor fusion, SLAM, localization and autonomous navigation.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Summer 2025 Autonomous Lab Intern?

The main responsibility of the intern is to work on hands-on robotics and programming tasks as part of a small team, contributing to advanced autonomous prototypes at either the Noblis Autonomous Systems Lab or the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

What programming languages and tools should the intern be familiar with?

The intern should have experience with programming languages and tools such as Python, C++, Linux, Autodesk Fusion, and Robot Operating System (ROS).

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Required qualifications include being a US Citizen, having a minimum GPA of 3.3, pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, and having experience with rapid prototyping of electronics, software, or mechanical prototypes.

Are there specific desired qualifications for this position?

Yes, desired qualifications include knowledge of control theory, experience with version control (Git), familiarity with machining or printing prototypes, and understanding basic electronics concepts and microcontroller protocols.

Is this internship open to international students?

No, this internship is only open to US Citizens.

What are the expected work hours for this internship?

The job posting does not specify exact work hours; however, it mentions full-time and part-time roles based on a regular schedule.

What kind of work environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect a collaborative workplace environment where they will be part of small, self-directed technical teams working on significant projects.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Interns are eligible to participate in benefits programs, which may include health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave and professional development opportunities.

What is the salary range for this internship?

The posted salary range for this position is USD $23.00 - USD $38.00 per hour.

Does Noblis provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Noblis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and during employment.

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Noblis

for the best of reasons

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For more than 25 years, Noblis has been an innovator within the federal government, committed to enriching lives and making our nation safer while investing in the missions of tomorrow. As a nonprofit, Noblis works for the public good, bringing together the best possible science, technology and engineering expertise and solutions, in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.