Forward Deployment Intern
1 month ago
New York
Job DescriptionAbout Origin Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc. About the role As a Robotics Deployment & Experimentation Intern at Origin, you will design and execute experimental protocols integrating mechanical systems, embedded hardware, ROS-based control software, and computer vision. Working in a fast-paced startup environment, you will gain hands-on, full-stack robotics experience while contributing directly to the development of AI-powered construction robots. Requirements Key Responsibilities • Assist in the development of experimental protocols for testing and validation of robotic systems, focusing on integrations across mechanical designs, embedded systems, ROS-based control software, and optionally computer vision., • Collaborate with the engineering team to design, build, and maintain test setups for conducting experiments, including physical and simulated environments., • Execute experiments in collaboration with the product team, meticulously collecting data, making observations, and documenting results., • Analyze experimental data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in product design, functionality and operational efficiency., • Offer suggestions and insights from an engineering and operational perspective to enhance robot performance and reliability., • Document experimental procedures, results, and analyses in technical reports, • Actively participate in data analysis and design of experiments to ensure rigorous and statistically sound testing methodologies. Qualifications and Skills • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field., • Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in robotics and its practical applications., • Hands-on experience with robotics projects, demonstrating an ability to work across different engineering disciplines., • Familiarity with embedded systems programming using platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making., • Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills., • A strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for learning and contributing to a fast-paced team environment. Must Haves • A current/recently declared undergrad/grad in Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, CS., • Mechatronics, or any discipline with strong robotics project work, Robot Operating System (ROS), Embedded Systems. Robotics. Customer engagement. Cross-functional communication., • Comfortable with hand tools & basic fabrication, able to lift -23 kg (50 lb)., • Comfortable standing for long hours on-site in a heavy construction environment, • Familiar with at least one: ROS/ROS2, Python, C++, or embedded C., • Eligible to work in the US for the internship period (CPT/OPT welcome), • A clear communicator who thrives in messy, fast moving environments. Nice-to-haves • Experience with vision or SLAM on mobile robots., • Knowledge of construction workflows (drywall, painting, MEP)., • Basic understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus.