Forward Deployed Engineer Internship (Summer 2027)

Join our team as a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in software development, testing, and integration, with a focus on autonomous surface vessels. You will work alongside experienced engineers to tackle complex challenges in autonomy, sensor fusion, and real-time processing. This role requires a strong background in computer science, software engineering, or electrical and computer engineering, and a passion for making an impact in the field of maritime autonomy.

• Design, implement, and test software components for autonomous systems, including navigation algorithms, sensor integration, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and optimize algorithms for real-time decision-making, path planning, and object detection.
• Assist in the development of testing frameworks and participate in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate software performance in simulated and real-world environments.

• This internship is ideal for students pursuing computer science, software engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field, and eager to make an impact on the front line of maritime autonomy
• All interns will be supported and mentored by experienced Forward Deployed Engineers
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
• Programming skills in Python, C++, Typescript, Javascript, or Rust
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027
• Willingness to travel, spending time in the field testing and improving ASV systems in real-world maritime settings
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Basic understanding of robotics principles, autonomous systems, and sensor technologies