Robotics Intern - Dynamics and Simulation
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted September 24, 2025
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Job Description
A research internship focused on developing and enhancing physically-accurate simulation tools for robotics, involving modeling, mathematical analysis, and software development to improve robotic dynamics and perception systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop physically-accurate, reliable, and fast models and algorithms for robot simulation.
- Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to enhance simulation tools.
- Solve modeling, mathematical, and implementation problems related to robot dynamics and perception.
- Distill physical and mathematical phenomena into software models that are accurate and efficient.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new capabilities in the open source Drake software.
- Validate simulation accuracy and verify software and numerical methods.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a university or college program related to robotics, computer science, engineering, or a similar field.
- Experience working with physics-based modeling, mathematical modeling, or simulation development.
- Proficiency in modern C programming language, with experience developing open source software.
- Ability to collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to develop physically-accurate, reliable, and fast models and algorithms relevant to the simulation and robotics community.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address modeling, mathematical, and implementation challenges with a focus on accuracy of simulation results, and reliability and performance of software.
- Ability to distill physical and mathematical phenomena into clear and effective software models.
- Experience working on research projects related to robotics, simulation, or computational mechanics is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills to work within a team and contribute to scientific publications and open source software development.
Benefits & Perks
Paid 12-week summer internship
Hybrid in-office role
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
Base pay between $40 and $65 per hour depending on location and experience
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