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Internship - Robotics Software Engineer

CompanyHELLBENDER Inc.
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will generate innovative solutions for real-world problems, gaining autonomy similar to junior engineers while receiving mentorship from senior staff. The work involves the full product development lifecycle, moving between design and automated manufacturing lines.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
73
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Bringing computer vision and AI/ML products to the edge. From R&D to Product Our team has experience conducting research starting at Technology Readiness Level 3 up through production and fielding. Where most small firms stop at the acquisitions "Valley of Death," we can help you go from experiment to product. Sensors and Robotic Systems With a strong background in sensors, field robotics, and embedded machine learning, we can help you leverage the best practical technology available to solve your problems. Domestic Manufacturing We do prototype and low-rate manufacturing right here in-house. Modern manufacturing equipment enables us to re-shore domestic manufacturing. Our current investments include an SMT pick and place line, robotic work cells, camera focus, sensor calibration, and light machining. We're building our process to be FAR compliant and meet AS9100D for quality. We'd be excited to be a trusted supplier for you. Partnerships We think that our transparent, frank, and honest approach to doing business makes us a trustworthy partner that will be a steward of your interests. Have a team capability or skill gap that needs to be filled? Have a sensor or robotics R&D project to transition to product? We are a flexible partner that would love to speak with you about your needs.
About the Role

Company Name: Hellbender Inc.

Job Title: Robotics Software Engineering Internship

Department: Software

Report to: Software Engineering Manager 

Who we are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.

Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.        

Job Summary: 

At Hellbender, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions
to address unique issues on a variety of real world problems. As an intern, you will have the
same autonomy as our junior engineers and the mentorship of our senior staff. Our program is
designed to teach you the full product development life cycle and the work will take you back
and forth from the white board to the automated manufacturing line. The coding will consist of
Real-Time/Object Oriented C, C++, and Python development in an embedded Linux
environment.

Eligibility Requirements
An ideal candidate would have prior internship experience at a manufacturing or engineering
based organization. We accept college masters and PhD level students.


Please note that this is a full time, on-site position.

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA preferred
  • Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Classification as a graduate student (master’s or doctoral level)
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be willing to work onsite

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working on embedded platform software in a Linux-based environment
  • Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in C, C++ and Python
  • Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces
    including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
  • Using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters, and other tools for electronic
    diagnostics
  • Define requirements for specific functionality and coordinate with hardware, software
    manufacturing teams
  • Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming, and software engineering

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh

Opportunity for advancement: 

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.

Key Skills
CC++PythonLinuxEmbedded SystemsObject OrientedReal-TimeCANUARTI2CSPIOscilloscopeProtocol AnalyzersMultimetersData AnalysisSoftware Engineering
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