Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op (Summer 2026)
Rugged Robotics
About this role
A Mechanical Engineering Intern at Rugged Robotics will join the hardware team building robotic solutions to automate construction tasks. The intern will support prototyping, design, and manufacturing of electro-mechanical assemblies and assist in integration and commissioning of robots at the company's Houston lab. This is a summer 2026 onsite internship in a fast-paced startup environment.
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About Rugged Robotics
rugged-robotics.comRugged Robotics designs and builds ruggedized autonomous robotic platforms and supporting software for inspection, monitoring, and intervention in harsh outdoor and industrial environments. Their offerings combine durable, field-ready hardware with perception, navigation, and teleoperation systems to enable remote data collection and asset management. Rugged Robotics serves customers in utilities, energy, mining, and defense seeking to reduce risk, cut operational costs, and improve uptime in challenging conditions. They focus on modular, reliable solutions and provide integration, deployment, and support services to tailor systems to customer workflows.
Recent company news
The Robot ReportRugged Robotics raises $9.4M to automate construction layout
Mar 29, 2022
TechCrunchRugged’s construction layout robots land $9.4M
Mar 23, 2022
ArchinectRobotics company behind machine that automates construction layouts secures $9.4 million in Series A funding
Apr 26, 2022
InnovationMapHouston-based construction robotics startup raises $9.4M series A
Mar 28, 2022
For Construction ProsTech Startup Rugged Robotics Completes Full-scale Pilot Field Layout Project with Consigli Construction
Aug 26, 2021
About Rugged Robotics
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$44k – $62k
per year