GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Summer ...

Who We Are: The Robotics Department develops industrial robotic, automated, and autonomous solutions for government and commercial clients across a wide range of industries. Objectives of this Role: Contribute to solving real-world challenges by building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation. Support mechanical design, software/controls development, hardware integration, and testing on industrial robots and custom automation hardware. Be part of a team with some of the brightest minds in industrial robotics. Research applications, industries, and clients for novel automation capabilities. Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories. Meetings as well as deployment efforts may occur at commercial and government client facilities. Visit to learn about some of the work we do Summer 2026 student position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions, and coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff. Develop hardware and/or software solutions for robotic and automated system. Development tasks include: design, build, debug, and implementation. Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization. Assist in compiling documentation for engineering projects. Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree. Undergraduate students must be entering their senior year. 0 years: Undergrad candidates must have relevant academic research and/or internship experience. Graduate candidates must have graduate work related to robotics or mechatronics. Strong mechanical design skills; Experience with mechanical design, mechatronics, and/or robotics through an internship, co-op, student competition team, or graduate research is required. Operational and/or research experience with software is required. Software skills; C++ or Python preferred; Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred. Strong communication skills. A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here . For benefits information at all other locations, click here . An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-05