Robotics Software Engineer Intern – Swarm Systems (m/f/d)

What we offer Work in an international, agile team building autonomous robotic systems Contribute to software that is tested on real robotic platforms and in the field Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies in robotics , autonomy , and multi-agent systems Work closely with experienced robotics and embedded engineers Take ownership of meaningful technical projects while receiving guidance from the team Benefit from a steep learning curve and a collaborative engineering culture Your mission Join our robotics team working on autonomous systems that operate as coordinated, distributed agents in real-world environments.  As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the development and validation of our multi-UAV system, with a particular focus on software tooling, simulation, and system observability.  Depending on your background and the project, you may also contribute to areas such as SLAM, navigation, perception, planning, or multi-agent coordination. This is a hands-on internship where you will develop and test software, work with real robotic systems, and see how your work performs beyond simulation.  Develop data- driven dashboards and tools to monitor, analyze , and visualize system performance Extend our simulation framework with KPIs, automated scenarios, and evaluation workflows Analyze simulation and field -test data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement Contribute to the core robotics stack in areas such as estimation, perception, planning, control, or mission execution Collaborate closely with robotics , simulation, embedded , and domain experts Gain practical experience developing and validating software for complex autonomous systems Your profile Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Robotics , Computer Science, Autonomous Systems , Electrical Engineering, or a related field Good programming skills in C++, ideally modern C++ (17/20) Solid foundation in algorithms , data structures, and software engineering Basic understanding of robotics concepts such as coordinate frames, sensor data, estimation, planning, or control Comfortable working in Linux Curious about complex robotic systems and motivated to understand how things work beyond your individual component Able to work independently on a defined technical problem while actively seeking feedback when needed Genuine interest in autonomous systems , robotics , and defense technology Nice to have You do not need to bring all of these — experience from university projects, research, student teams, personal projects, or previous internships counts.  Experience with ROS or ROS 2 Experience with real robots, embedded systems , or hardware-in-the- loop setups Exposure to SLAM, navigation, computer vision, estimation, filtering , planning, or control Interest or experience in multi-agent systems , swarming , or distributed robotics Experience working with LiDAR or camera data Exposure to PX4 or ArduPilot Experience with simulation frameworks such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Unreal Engine Experience with embedded platforms, GPUs , or networking Exposure to machine learning methods What else Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn Structured and reliable way of working Comfortable working in an environment where not every problem has a predefined solution Collaborative and open to technical feedback High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic Extra- curricular engineering projects , robotics competitions , research , or other technical achievements are a plus The practical part  Duration: 3–6 months , full-time Eligibility : NATO- aligned nationality or close ally citizenship is required Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow