About the role#
This is a paid summer internship for the Summer 2027 term, running from mid-May to early August. You will join our Austin software group to support our autonomous underwater vehicle program. You will work closely with a mentor to apply your academic background to real-world projects, with tasks tailored to your experience level. The role includes opportunities for team building, facility tours, and professional networking.
What you'll do#
- Develop software and algorithms for autonomous underwater vehicles.
- Conduct simulation, integration testing, and field testing of robotic or autonomous vehicles.
- Test software remotely, in simulation, and on actual vehicles.
- Prepare technical papers, articles, and presentations.
- Interface with project team members and clients in and out of meetings.
- Handle requirements gathering and user documentation.
What you'll need#
- You are a PhD or Masters candidate in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Foundational knowledge of robotics and control systems, including kinematics, coordinate frames, state estimation, guidance, navigation, control, 3D path-planning, SLAM, and obstacle-avoidance.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Experience with image processing, computer vision, sensor fusion, point-cloud processing, or camera and sonar data is a plus.
- Ability to work in a team environment with shifting project schedules.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Austin, Texas.
- The role operates in a hybrid model, requiring both virtual work and time in the office.
- This is a full-time position.
About Oceaneering
Oceaneering is a global technology company founded in 1964. It provides engineered services, products, and robotic solutions to clients in industries like offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and employs more than 10,000 people. Its work covers deepwater oilfield services, automation, and integrity management.
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