Robotics Software Engineer Intern - Swarm Systems (m/f/d)

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team building autonomous robotic systems
• Contribute to software that is tested on real robotic platforms and in the field
• Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies in robotics , autonomy , and multi-agent systems
• Work closely with experienced robotics and embedded engineers
• Take ownership of meaningful technical projects while receiving guidance from the team
• Benefit from a steep learning curve and a collaborative engineering culture

Your mission

Join our robotics team working on autonomous systems that operate as coordinated, distributed agents in real-world environments.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the development and validation of our multi-UAV system, with a particular focus on software tooling, simulation, and system observability.

Depending on your background and the project, you may also contribute to areas such as SLAM, navigation, perception, planning, or multi-agent coordination. This is a hands-on internship where you will develop and test software, work with real robotic systems, and see how your work performs beyond simulation.

• Develop data- driven dashboards and tools to monitor, analyze , and visualize system performance
• Extend our simulation framework with KPIs, automated scenarios, and evaluation workflows
• Analyze simulation and field -test data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the core robotics stack in areas such as estimation, perception, planning, control, or mission execution
• Collaborate closely with robotics , simulation, embedded , and domain experts
• Gain practical experience developing and validating software for complex autonomous systems

Your profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Robotics , Computer Science, Autonomous Systems , Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Good programming skills in C++, ideally modern C++ (17/20)
• Solid foundation in algorithms , data structures, and software engineering
• Basic understanding of robotics concepts such as coordinate frames, sensor data, estimation, planning, or control
• Comfortable working in Linux
• Curious about complex robotic systems and motivated to understand how things work beyond your individual component
• Able to work independently on a defined technical problem while actively seeking feedback when needed
• Genuine interest in autonomous systems , robotics , and defense technology

Nice to have

You do not need to bring all of these — experience from university projects, research, student teams, personal projects, or previous internships counts.

• Experience with ROS or ROS 2
• Experience with real robots, embedded systems , or hardware-in-the- loop setups
• Exposure to SLAM, navigation, computer vision, estimation, filtering , planning, or control
• Interest or experience in multi-agent systems , swarming , or distributed robotics
• Experience working with LiDAR or camera data
• Exposure to PX4 or ArduPilot
• Experience with simulation frameworks such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Unreal Engine
• Experience with embedded platforms, GPUs , or networking
• Exposure to machine learning methods

What else

• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
• Structured and reliable way of working
• Comfortable working in an environment where not every problem has a predefined solution
• Collaborative and open to technical feedback
• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
• Extra- curricular engineering projects , robotics competitions , research , or other technical achievements are a plus

The practical part

• Duration: 3–6 months , full-time
• Eligibility : NATO- aligned nationality or close ally citizenship is required

About us

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. ATS is committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate team members who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

Who we are: Autonomous Teaming is a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. Driven by cutting-edge innovation, our team works on next-generation technologies designed to meet rapidly evolving security challenges.

What we do: We develop systems that enable computers and sensors to operate as coordinated teams, collaborating in real time to counter AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale — including drone swarms and other UXVs. Our mission is to build resilient, intelligent defence capabilities that perform reliably in the most demanding environments.

How we work: We value close, in-person collaboration as the foundation for building complex, high-impact technology, while maintaining flexibility aligned to role and team needs. Our culture is built on ownership, responsibility, and trust — with a shared commitment to growing and building together.

Where we are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Toulouse, we are expanding rapidly across Europe with plans to open additional office hubs.