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Toyota Research Institute · 2 hours ago

Robotics Intern - Dynamics and Simulation

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$45/hr - $65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is dedicated to improving the quality of human life through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Robotics Intern to contribute to the Dynamics and Simulation team, focusing on developing accurate and efficient simulation tools for robotics applications. The intern will collaborate with engineers and scientists to solve complex modeling and implementation challenges, with the goal of publishing results and enhancing their open-source software, Drake.

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Comp. & Benefits

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to develop physically-accurate, reliable, and fast models and algorithms relevant to the simulation and robotics community

Solve difficult modeling, mathematical, and implementation problems with a focus on accuracy of simulation results, and reliability and performance of software

Distill physical and mathematical phenomena into clear software models and make them work

Publish in a scientific journal and implement new capabilities in the open source software, Drake

Qualification

C++PythonNumerical methodsPhysics-based simulationMultibody dynamicsHigh performance computingScientific software accuracySoftware development skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; advanced degree, physics and engineering background a plus

Experience developing numerical methods and scientific software including physics-based simulation

Solid grasp in at least some of linear algebra, differential equations, partial differential equations, nonlinear equations, geometry, and related numerical methods

Excellent software development skills, preferably in C++ and/or Python

Strong understanding of scientific software accuracy and performance issues and tradeoffs

Preferred

Bonus – deep knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following: hybrid systems, multibody dynamics, numerical integration, discrete and differential computational geometry, contact mechanics, differential-algebraic equations, high performance computing, GPU programming

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

Company

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

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