Robotics Software Engineer Intern (Embedded)

Start Date: 23rd November 2026
End Date: 26th February 2027
About Lunar Outpost Oceania
Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to support the development, integration and testing of embedded software and test systems for space robotics. The intern will help build an integrated test environment that connects embedded software and real rover hardware, including motors and sensors, with simulation syste ms. 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 an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to:
Contribute to developing and integrating C or C++ software components and libraries for embedded robotics systems.
Support the embedded side of an integrated test environment by   integrating rover   avionics   hardware   and sensors   with   a ROS-based simulation-in-the-loop environment in collaboration with the robotics software team.
Configure, build, deploy and test software on embedded 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   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, Embedded Systems,  Electrical and Electronic Engineering,  Mechatronics, Robotics, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience studying   an 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.