Intern - Robot Manipulation (Robotics)

Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA — headquarters; up to 10% travel to client and customer locations may be required. A valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly are required for such travel.

Salary: $32.00–$41.80 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and PTO.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms for high-density warehouse automation and supply-chain operations.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize and develop real-time, high-performance software for manipulating real-world objects with high accuracy.
• Design data structures and algorithms, develop motion-planning algorithms and state machines, and simulate robot motion using internal tools.
• Design, develop, and implement control software for specialized end-of-arm tools and grippers.
• Define pick-and-place quality metrics using sensors and cameras, and optimize manipulation processes through data curation, training, and inference.
• Integrate specialized manipulation systems across hardware and software, support system and subsystem testing, and provide technical support for hardware design.
• Troubleshoot production and design issues, investigate product-performance or production difficulties, and evaluate engineering change requests.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Linux, C++, Python, Matlab, general-purpose programming environments, scripting systems, and data-analysis packages.
• Knowledge of Git, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD, including GitHub automation, Docker, or Jenkins.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MuJoCo, NVIDIA IsaacSim, or PyBullet.
• Familiarity with forward and inverse kinematics for custom kinematic chains, plus strong linear algebra and 3D geometry fundamentals.
• Familiarity with machine-learning fundamentals and libraries, including tools such as OMPL, OpenRAVE, NVIDIA cuRobo, OpenCV, PCL, ROS, Boost, or Eigen.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems such as Arduino, STM32, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, including sensor, motor, and actuator integration through CAN, SPI, or I2C.
• Strong computer-science fundamentals in data structures and algorithms, and interest in a dynamic Agile/Scrum environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with motion-planning algorithms, trajectory optimization, or grasping.

Culture & Benefits

• Summer internship term runs from May through August 2027.
• Hands-on work on real robotics and automation projects with mentorship, professional development, networking, and community events.
• Transportation and housing benefits are available for students who meet relocation requirements.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed bi-weekly; the employee must own a credit card and manage expenses personally until reimbursement.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other applicable benefits.