Robotic Software Intern/Co-op (Summer 2026)

Rugged Robotics(5 days ago)

Houston, TXOnsiteInternshipIntern$40,112 - $57,520 (estimated)Software

About this role

Rugged Robotics is hiring a Robotics Software Intern to join their software team and help develop automation for construction layout robots. This summer 2026 internship (3 months starting in May) is onsite in Houston, TX and offers hands-on experience prototyping and deploying software on real robotic hardware. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to product performance and shape next-generation robotic systems in a fast-paced start-up environment.

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Required Skills

ROS
Python
C++
Kinematics
Sensor Fusion
Path Planning
Perception
Calibration
Firmware
Prototyping

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About Rugged Robotics

rugged-robotics.com

Rugged 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.