Robotics and Simulation Engineer Intern (Erasmus+ Traineeship)

**Role:** Robotics & Simulation Engineering Intern (Erasmus+ Traineeship) **Location:** Vienna, Austria (On-site · 1060 Wien) **Duration:** 3–6 Months (Flexible start: Q4 2026 / Q1 2027) **Eligibility:** Erasmus+ SMP grant / Zero-grant via home university **Working Language:** English About the Role Join our Vienna engineering lab to build and benchmark **autonomous mobile robot (AMR)** simulation pipelines and digital twins. You will work directly with **ROS2** , **Gazebo** , and **Nav2** on applied industrial robotics challenges. Key Tasks * **ROS2 Development:** Build modular nodes, lifecycle managers, and custom interfaces in Python / C++. * **Physics & Simulation:** Design high-fidelity digital twin models in **Gazebo / Ignition Gazebo** with realistic sensor dynamics. * **Navigation & SLAM:** Tune **Nav2** stacks, SLAM algorithms (slam\_toolbox, Cartographer), and path planners. * **Perception & Testing:** Process LiDAR / depth camera feeds via **TF2** and prototype safety & behavior tree scenarios. Requirements * Enrolled in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related engineering degree. * Eligible for an **Erasmus+ Traineeship (SMP)** through your university. * Good programming skills in **Python** and/or **C++** . * Hands-on coursework or project experience with **ROS / ROS2** & simulation tools (Gazebo, Webots). * Fluent in English. *(Bonus: BehaviorTree.CPP, OpenCV, Docker).* What We Offer * Real R&D impact on autonomous robotics (not maintenance). * 1-on-1 technical mentorship & university thesis / ECTS credit support. * Central Vienna office location (Amerlingstraße, 1060 Wien). How to Apply Send your **CV** + **GitHub / Portfolio link** to: **[email protected]** **Subject:** Erasmus+ Application – Robotics – [Your Name]