The company

Azevtec (Autonomous, Zero-Emission Vehicle Technologies) is automating 'first-mile' trucking. We simplify how large enterprises ship goods—our robotic systems automate repetitive vehicle movement and manual tasks in the world’s busiest freight-shipping hubs to enhance operational performance, reduce costs, and improve safety.

Azevtec is a rapidly growing, Series-A company founded to drive the adoption of sustainable transportation and deploy autonomous vehicles responsibly.

The role

The 2020 Summer Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Simulation will report to the head of system integration & test engineering and make enhancements to the simulation and visualization environment and tests, and will design and execute tests of an autonomous vehicle in a simulated environment.

This position requires a very capable student in computer science, computer engineering, or systems engineering with exceptional problem-solving and project management skills. Exposure to ROS and simulation is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for a well-defined, three-month project and related tasks that further the development of autonomous vehicle features that redefine logistics automation.

Duties and responsibilities

• • Lead the development of well-defined simulation test plans and then execute those plans
  • Test and ship integrated hardware+software subsystems and functionality
  • Support product deployment and system maintenance
  • Contribute generally to the growth and success of the company and the building of a vibrant culture focused on the responsible deployment of zero-emission autonomous vehicle technology 

Required qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, and/or mechanical engineering
  • Proficiency in Python
  • C++ experience and coursework
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team
  • Sterling references

Ideal qualifications

• • Experience with ROS-based software development for robotic systems
  • Experience with Gazebo
  • Work in a Linux environment and targeting embedded deployment
  • Experience with robotics software engineering, autonomous vehicle systems, robotic perception, manipulation systems, computer vision, and/or planning and controls