Robot Software Integration Intern (m/f/d)

About the role

We're looking for a motivated Robot Software Integration Intern (ideally 6 months, mandatory internship) to join our Robotics team in Schönaich (close to Stuttgart), with a flexible start date. If you're passionate about bringing humanoid robots to life — from EtherCAT-based actuator interfaces to ROS2 control stacks — this is your chance to work on systems that are in production, not just in a lab. • Develop and test ros2_control hardware interfaces for drives — the software layer that connects commands to physical actuator behaviour on real hardware • Build and tune URDF/xacro models for humanoid prototypes, providing the robot descriptions that drive both control and simulation • Implement and debug nodes for joint state and sensor data pipelines — keeping information flow between hardware and software clean and reliable • Support EtherCAT master bring-up and commissioning on hardware testbenches, helping new actuator configurations reach integration-ready state • Work closely with mechanical and electrical teams to make sure everything fits together — physically and in software • Enrolled MSc student in Robotics, Computer Science, or Mechatronics — ideally with some hands-on project or lab experience to draw from • Solid C++17 skills for system-level work, with Python for the scripts and tooling that keep development moving • You've worked with ROS2 hands-on — rclcpp, launch files, tf2 — and experience with ros2_control would put you a step ahead • You understand real-time concepts and are comfortable working close to hardware; EtherCAT basics are a bonus • You've modelled robots in URDF or xacro — even if it started as a university project • Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns • Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass • Birthday vouchers • Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course) • Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday • Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs • An international team with long-term prospects • Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth • Modern office space • Our company's WG (upon availability)