Student Assistant – Software Development, Autonomous Outdoor Robot Navigation

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Student Assistant in Software Development for Fraunhofer's Autonomous Outdoor Robot Navigation project. Implementing software features and testing innovative solutions in real robot environments.

Posted 7/21/2026internshipStuttgart • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software implementation and evaluation, particularly in mobile robotics, with a strong foundation in C++, Linux, and relevant technologies such as ROS 2 and computer vision. Proficient in testing and deploying software solutions in real-world environments while collaborating effectively in a research-driven setting.

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C++LinuxROS 2Computer VisionMobile Robotics

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Hard Skills

C++LinuxComputer VisionPointcloud-ProcessingMachine LearningDockerGitGitLab CIGrafanaRust

Soft Skills

Enthusiasm for Mobile Robotics

Tools & Technologies

ROS 2DockerGitGitLab CIGrafana

Industry Keywords

Software ImplementationRobot LocalizationVisual OdometryAutonomous SystemsElectrical Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerGrafanaLinuxOpen SourcePythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help with software implementation and evaluation tasks
Implement features in multiple software components such as robot localization, drivers and infrastructure
Test and evaluate new ideas and promising approaches from research publications and open source releases
Test and deploy the software on real robots in test environments
Help with integration of a new remote control system into the track-drive robot CURttrac
Investigate the use of Visual Odometry in the localization solution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid enrollment at a German university or Hochschule
Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Autonomous Systems or similar
Some experience with C++ and Linux
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: ROS 2, computer vision, pointcloud-processing, machine learning, docker, git, GitLab CI, Grafana, CAN/CANOpen, Python, Rust
Enthusiasm for mobile robotics
Fluent in English or German

Benefits

Comp & perks

Future possibility of doing university projects or bachelors/master thesis building upon your work
Cutting-edge technology in the field of outdoor mobile robotics
Hands on with our robots on our own test environments in Stuttgart
Take on responsibility and freedom to implement your own ideas
Work with the best students in their discipline