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Simulation, Sim to Real Intern

FieldAI· Engineering - Simulation
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Hybrid (Irvine, CA)$30/hr - $40/hrInternPosted 4w ago

About the role

12-week internship in FieldAI’s Irvine Simulation team focused on building tools that connect real-world robot deployments with autonomy development, with opportunities to validate work against real robot data.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a mentor to define and deliver a focused simulation project over 12 weeks.
  • Develop or improve robotics simulation tools using Python and/or C++.
  • Help evaluate and improve simulation fidelity in areas such as sensor modeling, timing, robot behavior, or environment representation.
  • Build tools for scenario execution, log replay, regression testing, metrics, or visualization.
  • Use field logs, reconstructed environments, or real-world failure cases to create reproducible simulation scenarios.
  • Collaborate with simulation and autonomy engineers to investigate differences between simulated and real robot behavior.
  • Document your approach and share results through a final demo and technical handoff.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Programming experience in Python and/or C++ through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
  • Foundational knowledge in robotics, simulation, computer graphics, physics, or software engineering.
  • Experience building and debugging software, including familiarity with Git and Linux.
  • Interest in understanding how sensing, timing, physics, and environments affect robot behavior.
  • Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools.
  • Availability for a 12-week internship.

Skills

Required:PythonC++Robotics knowledgeGit and Linux

Benefits

  • $30 - $40 an hour
  • Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual’s background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About FieldAI

Robot intelligence built for the real-world.

FieldAI is the leader in deploying general-purpose robots in unstructured environments, providing a universal brain that works across many robots, and many tasks.

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