Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Applications and Simulation) at Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost is hiring a Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Applications and Simulation) in Melbourne, Australia. On-site.
About Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost builds robotic infrastructure for exploration and commerce on the Moon and in space. The company develops spacecraft and rovers, including the Eagle human spaceflight vehicle and the MAPP rover for exploration in harsh environments, with the goal of enabling a sustainable human presence on other planetary bodies.
Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Applications and Simulation) job description
Start Date: 23rd November 2026
End Date: 26th February 2027
About Lunar Outpost Oceania
Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer Intern to support the development, integration and testing of robotics software and test systems for space robotics. The intern will help build an integrated test environment that connects robotics software and real rover hardware, including motors and sensors, with simulation systems. The work will contribute to the development and testing of lunar mobility systems.
During this 12 week internship, you will be required to work on a full time basis onsite in Burnley. Applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights for Australia.
Position Description
As a Robotics Software Engineer Intern, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to:
- Contribute to the design, implementation and testing of software systems using technologies/languages such as C++, C, Python, ROS, testing and simulation frameworks, Linux-based build/development environments.
- Contribute to developing and integrating C++, Python and C software components and libraries for robotics software, hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems and software-in-the-loop simulation systems.
- Configure, build, deploy and test software target hardware.
- Develop test applications, integration utilities and automation scripts.
- Verify interfaces between embedded software, robotics software and rover hardware.
- Support system bring-up and troubleshoot integration issues using logs, debuggers and laboratory equipment.
- Perform functional, integration, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop and end-to-end testing.
- Capture logs, analyse results and communicate findings.
- Write and maintain test procedures, setup instructions and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews and agile development activities.
- Follow configuration management, quality and safety processes.
Preferred Disciplines
Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience studying a software or engineering discipline at university.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to integrate software systems with other components. Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance.
- Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected
characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran
status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and
professionalism.
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