Robotic Software developer internship

Are you experienced with robotic C++ programming? Can you integrate sensors into our software and make control loop design for automatic control of hydraulic functions? And is your ambition to develop state-of-the-art solutions for highly engaged end-users in a global industry? Then this internship could be just the thing for you!

Unicontrol has revolutionized 3D machine control systems for excavators, wheel loaders and dozers making it accessible for a wider range of contractors. We have a strong vision of very high usability, and all our products and customers are always connected to our cloud/SaaS solution. Established in 2018, we have been able to gain strong and prominent investors from the robotics industry and we are growing fast. Excavators, wheel loaders and dozers are just the beginning, and we offer a position where you will be a key player in ensuring customers’ experience when using our innovative solutions!

About the internship
We are opening an internship position to join our software development team within R&D. Our ambition is to guide and automate earthmoving machines and you will be a part of the team who focus on sensor integration, control loop design and automation.

As robotic software intern, you will be a part of a team who develop our unique 3D machine control solutions for the contracting industry. You will develop embedded 3D software for our systems/components, that help the contracting industry controlling their machinery accurately and according to the architecture specified by the architect.

You will be a part of a development team of highly experienced developers who are ready to share best practices experience and learn from you about the new trends and technologies from the university research.

Your primary tasks will be:

• Create design for development of sensor integration, control loop and automation
• Program software in C++ and Unity 3D for embedded systems
• Implement software on devices, sensors etc.
• Test software accuracy and document results
• Work with automated test systems
• Co-operate with colleagues on the development of new systems
• Use agile development tools like Git/Jira/Bitbucket

Your profile
You have experience with C++ software with a passion for new technology and a drive to solve complex challenges. Ideally, you already have several years of programming experience from personal hobby projects or similar.

You have the drive to learn quickly and can push the things forward by yourself. You will be faced with a large variety of development tasks and engage with the customers. Visits to construction sites with huge contracting machines can be a part of the job, and make you get a first-hand impression of the context we are working in.

Key points on your profile:

• Study SW engineering, Computer Science or Robotics engineering and ready to start internship in autumn 2024.
• Programming experience with C++
• Experience with Unity 3D is a plus
• Knowledge about IMU sensors and forward kinematics is a plus
• Strong math skills is a plus
• Interest for hardware integrations is a plus
• Proficient in English

What we offer
We can promise a versatile internship in a truly great culture, with a modern setup and plenty of opportunities to expand your repertoire in software.

• 20 colleagues in our Product Development department, who are ready to onboard you swiftly
• A chance to become a core member of a growing company at a very interesting point in time
• Great team spirit and colleagues who are ready to go the extra mile to get success
• Meaningful technical challenges that solve real problems
• Delicious lunch buffet and social events
• Facilities and interior design of the companies that facilitate collaboration and creativity

Apply below with your CV and letter of motivation in .pdf format.

Unicontrol’s focus is to use advanced technologies and make them as user-friendly as possible. Our technology is based on high precision sensors installed on earthmoving machines and controlled by our advanced software. At present, we are 55 employees, and we are active in 25 countries around the world through partners. Unicontrol is part of Odense Robotics national cluster organisation for robot, drone and automation businesses.