Robotics Intern

Job Title: Robotics Intern

Company: Muks Robotics AI Pvt. Ltd.

Website: https://muksrobotics.com/

Location: Baner, Pune

Duration: 6 Months

Experience: 0-1 Year

About the Role :

Muks Robotics AI Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a motivated Robotics Intern with interest and hands-on exposure in both robotic hardware systems and ROS-based software development. This role provides a balanced experience across embedded electronics, sensor integration, ROS1/ROS2 software, SLAM, navigation, and autonomous robotic systems. You will work directly on real robots - building, wiring, testing, and deploying full robotic pipelines - from perception and control to navigation and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. ROS Development (Software & System Integration)

• Develop, test, and deploy robotic applications using ROS1 and ROS2.

• Work with ROS navigation and mapping frameworks:

◦ SLAM (Cartographer, RTAB-Map, Hector SLAM)

◦ Navigation stacks (ROS Nav2 / AMCL / Move Base)

• Create and manage ROS packages, nodes, launch files, and URDF/Xacro robot descriptions.

• Utilize tools such as rviz, rqt, rosbag, TF2, and Gazebo for debugging and simulation.

2. Embedded Systems & Electronics (Hands-On Hardware Work)

• Develop firmware for Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi, and similar microcontrollers.

• Interface and calibrate hardware modules and sensors.

• Work with motor drivers and actuators including DC motors, BLDC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors

• Implement and troubleshoot communication protocols UART, I2C, SPI, RS485, CAN (bonus)

• Perform wiring, assembly, soldering, circuit testing, and debugging on physical robot platforms.

3. Sensor Integration & Perception

• Integrate and configure sensors such as 2D/3D Lidar, IMU, wheel encoders, ultrasonic sensors, depth cameras

• Work on sensor fusion concepts (IMU + encoder).

• Contribute to perception pipelines for Obstacle detection, Environment mapping and Localization.

4. SLAM, Navigation & Autonomy

• Assist in implementing mapping, path planning, and localization algorithms.

• Tune navigation parameters for smooth autonomous movement.

• Perform real-world tests to validate mapping, obstacle avoidance, and robot behavior.

• Analyze logs, debug issues, and optimize the robot’s autonomous performance.

5. Testing, Debugging & Deployment

• Conduct hardware and software tests on robot prototypes.

• Diagnose performance issues in sensors, control systems, or ROS nodes.

• Help integrate end-to-end robotic systems in field tests and client demos.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics & Automation or related field.

• Basic understanding of ROS1/ROS2 (projects, coursework, or hands-on experience).

• Familiarity with Python, C, and C++ for embedded and robotics programming.

• Knowledge of microcontrollers such as Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi.

• Understanding of motor control, drivers, and robotics controllers.

• Basics of SLAM, navigation, and localization.

• Exposure to sensors like Lidar, encoders, IMU, and depth cameras.

• Working knowledge of electronics fundamentals (wiring, voltage levels, circuits).

Good to Have (Preferred)

• Experience with the ROS2 Navigation2 stack.

• Simulation tools: Gazebo, RViz, Webots, Isaac Sim.

• Understanding of TF frames, kinematics, and URDF modeling.

• Basic AI/ML concepts for robotics (optional).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Hands-on approach and willingness to work on hardware.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Eagerness to learn and explore advanced robotics concepts.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on live robotics systems and real-world deployments.

• Mentorship from experienced robotics, embedded, and ROS engineers.

• Exposure to full-stack robotics development - electronics, software, perception, autonomy.

• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-driven environment.

• Potential full-time opportunity based on performance.

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person