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Robot Simulation Engineering Intern (m/f/d)

CompanySynapticon
LocationSchönaich
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will import and tune physics-accurate robot models in MuJoCo and Isaac Sim to match real hardware behavior. They will also build ROS2 simulator bridges and set up RL training environments for motion policy evaluation.
Internship Type
intern / student
Company Size
77
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Synapticon is a leading full-stack provider of intelligent drive and safety technologies for robotics and mechanical engineering. Headquartered in Schönaich near Stuttgart and with locations in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen, the company develops and produces highly integrated solutions for motion control and functional safety. The product portfolio includes the award-winning and safety-certified SOMANET Circulo and Integro servo drive families, power-dense actuators for robotics and mechanical engineering from the ACTILINK series, the OBLAC and MOTORCORTEX software solutions and the POSITRON Safety AI platform for the most demanding applications in the field of functional safety. With its software-first approach, deeply integrated electronics and innovative control technology, Synapticon reduces engineering complexity while increasing performance, precision and efficiency. Leading developers of industrial, collaborative, mobile and humanoid robots and complex machines worldwide rely on Synapticon as a trusted partner for the realisation of their most ambitious products.
About the Role

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a motivated Robot Simulation Intern (ideally 6 months, mandatory internship) to join our Robotics team in Schönaich (close to Stuttgart), with a flexible start date. If you're excited about building physics-accurate robot models and closing the loop between simulation and real hardware — this is where your work makes a direct impact on humanoid robot development.

HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Import and tune robot models for MuJoCo and Isaac Sim — making sure the simulated robot behaves as close to the physical one as possible

  • Build ROS2 simulator bridges, including ros2_control sim backends and topic bridging, to connect simulation and real-world control stacks

  • Calibrate contact and friction parameters against hardware measurements — the detail work that makes simulation physically meaningful rather than just visually convincing

  • Set up RL training environments using Stable Baselines3 or similar frameworks, enabling motion policy evaluation before hardware is available

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled MSc student in Robotics, Computer Science, or Engineering — with a genuine interest in the intersection of simulation and physical systems

  • Strong Python skills, with working knowledge of C++ for performance-critical parts

  • You've worked with MuJoCo and/or Isaac Sim (Omniverse/USD) and know what it takes to get a model behaving realistically

  • Comfortable with ROS2 basics; experience with simROS2 integration is a plus

  • Familiar with RL fundamentals — enough to understand what a training environment needs to actually be useful

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • 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)

About us

HACKING THE PHYSICS AND ECONOMICS OF MOTION CONTROL WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

At Synapticon, we are revolutionizing motion control for robotics and machines—right at the point of motion.
Our approach is completely new: we integrate previously separate components such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into seamless units. At the same time, we are digitizing performance and quality factors that previously depended on expensive mechanical manufacturing.
World-leading innovators are choosing Synapticon to pave their way into the future of intelligent, motion-controlled systems.

Be part of our success story – apply now at Synapticon!
Key Skills
MuJoCoIsaac SimROS2PythonC++Reinforcement LearningStable Baselines3Robot SimulationPhysics ModelingUSD/Omniverseros2_controlMotion Control
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyScience & ResearchSoftwareManufacturing
Benefits
Flexible Working HoursGym Membership Support via WellpassBirthday VouchersFree Drinks and CoffeeFree Snacks and FruitMonday BreakfastGlobal Team-Building EventsInternational TeamModern Office SpaceCompany Housing (WG)