About the role#
The Robotics Controls & Autonomy Intern will join the Robotics & Controls team working on the OTTAVA Surgical System. This group develops algorithms and production-level software for robotic surgical platforms. You will work on tasks including motion generation, control algorithms, system response characterization, and kinematic analysis.
What you'll do#
- Develop, implement, and test control algorithms for complex robotic systems.
- Write C++ software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure software quality.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define software architecture and system requirements.
- Document software designs, algorithms, and implementation details.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor, graduate, or PhD program with a return to school following the internship.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship.
- Hands-on experience with robotic hardware.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Understanding of robot forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics.
- Knowledge of classical control theory and estimation techniques.
- Ability to rapidly learn and adopt new AI tools and platforms.
- Experience with control systems, perception, AI/ML, or embedded firmware.
- Familiarity with robotics middleware like ROS, simulation tools, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Experience applying classical mechanics analysis techniques in real-world applications.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: June 1 - August 20, 2027, or June 21 - September 10, 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time (40 hours/week).
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a public company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, it operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. It employs over 133,000 people across its global offices.
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