Amazon Robotics - Sensor Embedded Software Co-op - January to June 2025, Amazon Robotics

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Intern

North Reading, MA

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About the position

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated computer engineering or robotics student for a 6-month co-op position, running from January to June 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to work full-time (40 hours/week) at either our North Reading, MA campus or our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA. As part of the Amazon Robotics team, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment where cutting-edge advances in robotics and software are applied to solve real-world challenges, ultimately transforming customer experiences in innovative ways. In this position, you will join the Embedded Software Engineering team, where you will assist an interdisciplinary group of engineers in executing product designs from concept to production. This includes involvement in design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification processes. You will have the opportunity to develop embedded software and Python scripts for both current and next-generation sensor and robotic systems. A strong understanding of the technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing is essential for success in this role. The Amazon Robotics Sensor Team is dedicated to empowering a smarter, faster, and more consistent customer experience through automation. We utilize various methods of robotic technology, including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Our focus on research and development allows us to continuously explore new opportunities to extend our product lines into new areas, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting an interdisciplinary team of engineers in the execution of product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification.
• Developing embedded software and Python scripts for current and next-generation sensor and robotic systems.
• Understanding and applying technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing.

Requirements

• Currently working towards a BS in Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a similar field with at least one semester of school left to complete after the end of the co-op.
• Eligibility and availability for a full-time (40h/week) role from July to December 2024.
• Classroom and project experience in developing embedded systems, firmware, and/or control systems.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in a similar field.
• Working knowledge and experience programming with C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensor, Radar, and Lidar.
• Experience with sensor data processing and applications, including but not limited to sensor fusion and computer vision.
• Experience in the design and debugging of embedded systems.
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices.