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Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Applications and Simulation)

CompanyLunar Outpost
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the development, integration, and testing of robotics software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems for lunar mobility. Responsibilities include writing test procedures, troubleshooting integration issues, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
175
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lunar Outpost is the industry leader in commercial space robotics, lunar surface mobility, and in-space infrastructure. We are on a mission to enable an extended human presence in space while utilizing the vast resources in space to drive positive impacts here on Earth. From our five rovers headed to the Moon to explore, prospect, and establish infrastructure, to the creation of oxygen on Mars, our impact spans the solar system. Lunar Outpost’s mobility and robotic systems, ranging from our exploration-class Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (MAPP) rover to our truck-sized industrial Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), will be the workforce for the New Space economy and enable Lunar Outpost to bring the infinite value of space to benefit humanity on Earth and beyond. Through notable commercialization and amazing partnerships, Lunar Outpost creates tremendous value in the New Space economy. Lunar Outpost leads the Lunar Dawn team, consisting of General Motors, Goodyear, and MDA Space – the leading consortium for LTV providing mobility for Artemis astronauts, a critical component of the broader Artemis campaign that will enable a sustainable presence on the Moon. Lunar Outpost’s five upcoming lunar surface missions will make history, with our first rover set to be the first commercial rover on the Moon and the first rover in history to explore the lunar South Pole, while enabling the first sale of space resources in human history alongside many other firsts. Each of our next four rover voyages build on our capabilities and technology, all leading towards mobility and robotic systems that can reliably operate in the most extreme environments our solar system has to offer.
About the Role

Start Date: 23rd November 2026 

End Date: 26th February 2027


About Lunar Outpost Oceania 

Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer Intern to support the development, integration and testing of robotics software and test systems for space robotics. The intern will help build an integrated test environment that connects robotics software and real rover hardware, including motors and sensors, with simulation systems. The work will contribute to the development and testing of lunar mobility systems. 


During this 12 week internship, you will be required to work on a full time basis onsite in Burnley. Applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights for Australia. 

Position Description 

As a Robotics Software Engineer Intern, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to: 

 

  • Contribute to the design, implementation and testing of software systems using technologies/languages such as C++, C, Python, ROS, testing and simulation frameworks, Linux-based build/development environments. 
  • Contribute to developing and integrating C++, Python and C software components and libraries for robotics software, hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems and software-in-the-loop simulation systems. 
  • Configure, build, deploy and test software target hardware. 
  • Develop test applications, integration utilities and automation scripts. 
  • Verify interfaces between embedded software, robotics software and rover hardware. 
  • Support system bring-up and troubleshoot integration issues using logs, debuggers and laboratory equipment. 
  • Perform functional, integration, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop and end-to-end testing. 
  • Capture logs, analyse results and communicate findings. 
  • Write and maintain test procedures, setup instructions and technical documentation. 
  • Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers. 
  • Participate in design reviews, code reviews and agile development activities. 
  • Follow configuration management, quality and safety processes. 

Preferred Disciplines 

Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering. 

Requirements 

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience studying a software or engineering discipline at university. 
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to integrate software systems with other components. Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance. 
  • Must be legally permitted to work in Australia. 

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected 
characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran 
status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and 
professionalism.


Key Skills
C++CPythonROSLinuxRoboticsHardware-in-the-loop simulationSoftware-in-the-loop simulationEmbedded systemsSoftware testingAutomation scriptingDebuggingConfiguration managementAgile developmentTechnical documentation
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