Internship

About EarthSense EarthSense is an agtech robotics startup developing rugged agricultural robots that perform tasks like planting, monitoring, and fertilizing. Headquartered at Research Park, EarthSense combines cutting‑edge autonomy, computer vision, and hardware to create functional robots to help farmers cultivate healthier fields. This tight‑knit team values curiosity, bias for action, and getting their hands dirty. About the Role Join Earthsense’s mission‑driven engineering team for the 2025 growing season. As a Swarm Robotics Intern, you will help test, refine, and deploy fleets of autonomous field robots that plant seeds, fertilize, and perform critical monitoring. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical, hands‑on experience with ROS, multi‑robot coordination, and real‑world agricultural operations while making contributions that ship to production. Responsibilites Technical ● Write, test, and debug Python/C++ modules for swarm coordination, networking, and mission planning. ● Design a data schema for fleet operations in corn & remote monitoring. ● Analyze field‑run logs to surface connectivity and performance bottlenecks; prototype and validate fixes. Operational & Field Support ● Participate in robot deployments, calibration, and troubleshooting at on‑field sites near Champaign. ● Document procedures and create how‑to guides for fellow interns and technicians. Qualifications ● Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. ● Coursework or projects involving ROS/ROS 2, Linux programming, controls, or robotics systems. ● Experience developing and debugging embedded systems, including hands-on work with microcontrollers (such as the ARM Cortex M0), peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), and integrating wireless communication modules like LoRa. ● Proficient in Python and/or C++; comfortable with Git version control. ● Able to work outdoors for short periods of time. ● High agency, high independence. Nice-to-Haves ● Robotics club, competition team, or other robotics experience. ● Experience with LoRA communications. ● Exposure to agriculture, agronomy, or outdoor robotics environments. Internship Logistics ● Schedule: Over the summer, this is a full-time job (40 hrs/week); however, during the school year, our interns work part-time. ● On‑boarding & Mentorship: Intern will sit directly next to the people you are working with on the product. You will work together daily and solve hard problems together. To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter highlighting some of your previous work to antony@earthsense.co.

About EarthSense EarthSense is an agtech startup developing rugged agricultural robots that perform tasks like planting, monitoring, and fertilizing. Headquartered at  Research Park, EarthSense combines cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, and hardware to create functional robots to help farmers cultivate healthier fields. This tight‑knit team values curiosity, bias for action, and getting their hands dirty. About the Role ChatGPT, Grounded SAM2, and other cutting-edge AI solutions are transforming the landscape of AI work. EarthSense is looking for an engineering student to experiment with these state-of-the-art AI tools with its robots. The ideal candidate will have experience with machine learning, PyTorch, computer vision, LLMs, and Vision Language Models (VLMs). Experience with projects in the AI field is a must. Responsibilities Review the recent AI literature in vision, generative AI, and robotics Identify promising areas of research Experiment with state-of-the-art AI approaches on EarthSense’s robots Contribute to the Vision Team under the supervision of the Lead Computer Vision Engineer Qualifications Education: Pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph. D. in engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Experience: Experience with prior internships and AI projects preferred Technical Skills Python, PyTorch ROS/ROS2 Git, Linux, Docker Computer Vision Familiarity with robotics and navigation is a plus Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and perform in challenging environments Strong documentation and communication skills To apply, please email and submit your résumé and a brief cover letter highlighting some of your previous work to michael@earthsense.co.

About Cygnus Photonics If you’re looking for an opportunity to get real-world experience this summer, Cygnus Photonics is hiring an engineering intern. Cygnus Photonics is a locally based startup that designs and manufactures cutting-edge 172 nm VUV light sources for advanced photochemistry applications. About the Role Cygnus Photonics is looking for a hands-on team member to join its growing company. The role begins as a full-time paid summer internship, with the option to continue part-time during the academic year. Looking for at least a one-year commitment. This is a great chance to develop real-world skills. Interns will start with hands-on technical work and grow into full engineering projects as they gain experience. Cygnus Photonics is a small, close-knit team working on challenging problems, and values people who are curious, committed, and eager to build something meaningful. Qualifications Ideal candidates have experience with tools, fasteners, tubing, circuits, or other mechanical/electrical systems—lab classes or hobby work count. Typical applicants will be mechanical or electrical engineering majors, but other engineering majors may apply. To apply, please email Joe Maduzia (jmaduzia@cygnusphoton.com) with a short introduction and resume. Interviews can begin ASAP.

About Rivian Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for the automotive industry’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, Rivian is addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. About the Role Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through May 2027. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see full-time positions on the Rivian careers site.   Note that if the candidate’s university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is the candidate’s responsibility to fulfill those requirements.  The Data Engineering Intern will work through large amounts of data that are collected during hardware validation, manufacturing, and while on vehicles. The goal will be to find 3-5 top use cases within the Electrical Hardware organization and complete the required effort to get from raw data to aggregated data to dashboards and analytics. Responsibilities Identify the top 3-5 use cases Develop the framework for collecting data and processing it Create dashboards that present the data to various stakeholders Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Actively pursuing a degree in or one closely related to Data Science or Engineering Experience in programming in Python and SQL Experience with Relational Databases and Statistics  Experience with any of the following Big Data technologies: Databricks, Apache Spark   Must be located in Champaign, IL, and able to work out of our office in the Research Park Must be available for 40 hours in the summer and 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/RivianDataEngineeringIntern 

About Abbott Abbott is committed to helping people live their best possible lives through the power of health. For more than 130 years, Abbott has brought new products and technologies to the world- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 100,000+ employees are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries Abbott serves. About the Role The purpose is to provide a meaningful professional experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Dietetics, and Biochemistry. Results will include a detailed literature review and peer-reviewed publication. Responsibilities: Performing literature searches Reviewing and analyzing data Summarizing and writing the findings for scientific publications Communicating findings and progress to the applicable project leader regularly Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student (MS or PhD) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship Field of study in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, or Biochemistry preferred Must have at least 1 year of experience in graduate school Experience with reference management software (EndNote) and health sciences literature databases preferred Attention to detail, effective communicator, and excellent verbal/written English language skills Self-motivated problem-solver who can lead a project from beginning to end What Abbott Offers: Minimum of 8-10 hr per week and maximum of 19 hr per week Competitive hourly wage commensurate with year in school Flexible work schedule Monday to Saturday with 24/7 keycard office access Workstation in a modern style office space Valuable experience in the global healthcare industry Start Date/Duration: Summer Semester with potential to continue through Fall and Spring To apply, candidates should submit their resume to Julie Conger (julie.conger@abbott.com) and include in the title “Research Park Intern Candidate”. Questions can be directed to julie.conger@abbott.com, with the Title and Job ID included in the subject.

About Ensaras  Ensaras, Inc. uses the latest advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools to help treat and preserve the world’s most precious resource: Water. The leadership team includes experts in wastewater treatment, process engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence. About the Role Ensaras is looking for a talented, passionate, and hardworking full-stack web developer who thrives as a self-starter in a start-up setting. As a full-stack web developer, the intern will help wastewater facilities optimize their treatment using data-driven solutions.This intern will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance web applications. They will work on projects that involve Python, JavaScript, AWS, PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, React, Django, and Blockchain. The intern will be expected to follow the agile software development process. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and define software requirements. Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable web applications. Implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies. Build and maintain back-end services and APIs using Python, Django, and other relevant frameworks. Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of our applications. Optimize and fine-tune database queries and schema designs. Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud services, including EC2, ECS, ECR, and RDS. Integrate and work with time series databases such as InfluxDB. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development. Requirements Minimum 20 hours/week commitment, available to start in Summer 2025. Currently pursuing M.S. in computer science or related fields. Proven experience as a Full-Stack Web Developer or Software Engineer. Proficiency in Python and JavaScript. Experience with Django or similar web frameworks. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, React, or Vue.js. Experience working with AWS services. Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and time series databases (InfluxDB). Knowledge of version control systems (Git). Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Please email resumes and cover letters to info@ensaras.com

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles the company builds, and the curious, courageous souls it seeks to attract. As a company, Rivian constantly challenges what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. It reframes old problems, seeks new solutions, and operates comfortably in unknown areas. Employee backgrounds are diverse, but the team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. About the Role Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, candidates must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2025 through May 2027.  If candidates are not pursuing a degree, please see Rivian’s full-time positions on the Rivian careers site.  In this role, interns will assist in developing computational methods for physics-based simulations. The project(s) will primarily focus on one or more of the following: numerical analysis, 2D/3D finite-element methods, meta-modeling, data analysis, machine learning, and optimization. Responsibilities Develop in-house tools such as a finite-element solver. Streamline and automate the product development processes. Optimize the product design and the product development process. Qualifications Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s, masters, or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  Actively pursuing a degree in or one closely related to Engineering. Strong background in mathematical analysis, scientific computing, numerical methods and algorithm development.  Proficiency in statistical methods: data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Proficiency in finite-element analysis: electromagnetics, structural, and thermo-fluids. Proficiency in programming: C/C++, Fortran, Matlab, Python, etc. Must be enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Must be located in Champaign, Illinois,  and be able to work out of our office in the Research Park. Must be available for 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer.   This project will require a weekly task status update and a monthly project update. To apply, use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/RivianComputationalMethodsIntern