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Amazon Amazon Robotics - Sensor Embedded Software Co-op - January to June 2025, Amazon Robotics in North Reading, Massachusetts
Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to these questions and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day.
This role is a 6 month co-op to join AR full time (40 hours/week) from January to June 2025. Come join us in North Reading, MA, or in our newly expanded innovation hub in Westborough, MA!
Both campuses provide a unique opportunity for co-ops to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.
Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using 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. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.
Amazon Robotics Sensor Team is seeking a talented and motivated computer engineering or robotics student to assist with firmware development, testing, and support for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have had experience with and interest in embedded system design, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings. This position reports directly to the Sensor Software Manager.
The Embedded Software Engineering Co-op will be responsible for:
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 our current and next generation of sensor and robotic systems.
Having an understanding of and interest in the technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing
Basic Qualifications
Currently working towards a BS in Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a similar field and must have at least one semester of school left to complete after the end of the co-op
Must be eligible and available 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship or co-op experience in a similar field
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, computer vision.
Experience in the design and debugging of embedded systems
Commitment to rigorous testing practices
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
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