Robotics Controls & Autonomy Interns (Robotics)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States; hybrid work arrangement.

Salary: $32/hour for Sophomores, $35.50/hour for Juniors, $39/hour for Seniors, $46.50/hour for Master's students, and $61/hour for PhD students.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies, including the OTTAVA robotic surgical system.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and test control algorithms for complex robotic systems.
• Develop C++ software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and software quality activities.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on software architecture and system requirements.
• Document software designs, algorithms, and implementation details.

Requirements

• Permanent US work authorization is required without current or future sponsorship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, graduate, or PhD program and returning to an academic program after the internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Available for a full-time, 40-hour workweek during one of the specified internship terms: June 1–August 20, 2027, or June 21–September 10, 2027.
• Hands-on experience with robotic hardware and experience with C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of forward and inverse kinematics, dynamics, classical control theory, and estimation techniques.

Nice to have

• Experience with control systems, perception, AI/ML, or embedded firmware.
• Familiarity with ROS, simulation tools, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience applying classical mechanics analysis techniques in real-world applications.
• Ability to learn and apply new AI tools and platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on projects intended to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple robotics software domains.
• Collaborate with engineering, AI/ML, and clinical experts.
• Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Access company-sponsored medical benefits, sick time, and a consolidated retirement plan.