Student Employment & Internships

Machine Learning Intern – Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. This position is for an immediate need at University of Illinois’ Research Park, working as a Rivian employee on Rivian projects. Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2023 through Fall 2025. Are you ready to join Rivian’s Electrical Hardware team as an intern? We are seeking an intern to support our team with deep learning models for improving performance metrics on image recognition tasks using advanced machine learning techniques like model compression and neural architecture search. You will be working towards creating prototype models to advance the state-of-the-art production networks deployed on Rivian automotive vehicles.  Responsibilities Challenge assumptions and be an advocate for best practices     Discover your potential with cross-functional partnerships and be an asset to your leadership team.     Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.     Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.     Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  Qualifications Enrolled in a post-graduate program in Computer Science with a focus in Machine Learning and Computer Vision Good understanding of algorithms for computer vision applications, deep learning, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, or related fields. Strong mathematical background and capability to analyze results, required. Excellent PyTorch, and C++ programming skills, required Good understanding of software fundamentals, preferred Working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, preferred Experience with various HW platforms used for machine learning, preferred. Must be located in Champaign, IL Must be available for 10-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring, and 40 hours in the Summer Must be available for weekly task status update meetings, and monthly project status update calls. #LI-SAI7 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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Camera Imaging Intern – Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. This position is for an immediate need at University of Illinois’ Research Park, working as a Rivian employee on Rivian projects. Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2023 through Fall 2025. Are you ready to join Rivian’s Electrical Hardware team? There are numerous ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) cameras installed on the Rivian electric vehicles. They provide real-time imagery of the surrounding environment to the vehicle perception unit for object detection and classification. The ADAS cameras need to have high image quality to detect objects such as traffic lights, vehicles and pedestrians in all lighting and weather conditions. This project aims at developing an image quality predictor for machine vision applications.  Responsibilities Literature review  Design and Implement models for simple feature detection (e.g., corner, edge, color, texture)  Design and Implement models for complex object detection (e.g., vehicle, pedestrian, traffic lights)  Study the link between feature detection and object detection   Develop an analytical model and the software tools for predicting the effect of image quality on object detection  Qualifications Enrolled in a 4 year program, or post-graduate program in Mechanical, Computer Science, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering Required knowledge in linear algebra, image processing, computer vision algorithms and python programming Knowledge in image signal processor and camera image quality analysis, preferred Experience with autonomous driving or robotics technologies, preferred Must be located in Champaign, IL Must be available for 10-20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring, and 40 hours in the Summer Must be available for weekly task status update meetings, and monthly project status update calls. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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Software Engineer Intern – John Deere

About the job There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber, and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Information Technology Title: Part-Time Student-Software Engineer-Champaign IL – 90280 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position This position will be located at the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in Champaign, Illinois. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. Your Responsibilities Software Engineering – You will be part of a team of students working for John Deere Financial (JDF) building scalable applications residing on AWS Cloud architecture for both web-based and mobile applications. In this role, you will design, create and implement innovative cloud-native applications. You will have an opportunity to improve your engineering skills with TDD, CI/CD, Git, Java, Python, React, Node.js, and other languages through developing applications and doing daily katas. What Skills You Need Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security/Information Assurance, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems; others may apply Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Graduation date of May 2024 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year Available to work extended 35-40 hours/week during the summer semesters and school breaks Must be able to commute to work at the UIUC Research Park in Champaign, Illinois Exposure to one or more programming languages; Java, NodeJS, Python, or scripting like Perl Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies Strong analytical, communication, and intrapersonal skills What Makes You Stand Out Exposure to continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts Exposure to TDD practices Background in networking, infrastructure, general cloud exposure, and experience with security concepts Exposure to cloud concepts and AWS/Azure services Knowledge of security concepts: vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, secure design What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including: Flexible work arrangements Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension) Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Programs Tuition assistance Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations Charitable contribution match Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by the action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination NoticeThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.   Job Segment: Software Engineer, Cloud, Engineer, Developer, Java, Engineering, Technology

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Summer 2023 Intern – State Farm

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!   Responsibilities   Intern – Research & Development Center @ University of Illinois (Summer 2023) The Summer 2023 Internship program at the State Farm Research and Development Center (RDC) provides an opportunity for paid research work with a top Fortune 500 Company. The RDC offers students a unique internship at its University of Illinois Research Park location, working on projects that have direct application to State Farm’s research work. Some of the work will include: Research Company, Consumer, and Industry trends Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations Research technology and innovation as it relates to State Farm Business Opportunities Department-specific research initiatives such as HR, Marketing, Digital, Public Affairs, and Administrative Services Work with Corporate Project Leads Present information to State Farm management What You Can Expect Internship duration and work hours: Our Summer Internship Semester will run from May 15, 2023- August 4, 2023 Interns work 38.75 hours a week Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles Address: State Farm Research Center at the University of Illinois Research Park, 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820 Hybrid work environment   What’s In It For You Competitive pay and a relaxed dress code Direct experience you can leverage for your future career An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers A Learning Environment: Mentoring and Development to help you succeed We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion – it is simply the right thing to do! Qualifications We Are Looking For The Following: Current College Student at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign Graduate Student Solid research experience Experience running studies with participants and/or survey creation Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with support Technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results-driven attitude Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Research and Data Analytics   General Research Analyst (junior Or Higher Preferred)   Critical thinking, technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results-driven attitude Solid research experience Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted Project description: The intern will be assisting with macro trend research, completing tasks that have been backlogged, and other adhoc requests that become a priority. We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! We’re here to help life go right® Come join our passionate team!

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Communication Specialist Intern – Motorola Solutions

Company Overview Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. We unify voice, data, video, and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses, and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently, and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential, and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.   Department Overview   Research Park Communications (UIUC Students Only) Job Responsibilities: Create content for our internal communications board, including authoring profiles of our engineering interns and their project work. Implementing a strategy for the internal and external communication platforms to portray the work that is accomplished here Highlight the innovation center on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and the Research Park website Communicate to the whole company the work that is being done here in collaboration with the Communications team in Chicago Maintain the presence of our site through all forms of media including video, photographs, text, and location content Analyze the importance of content to be posted and select the correct way to display the leading edge This is an in-person internship – the internship will be in-office every day for the 12-week internship. Desired Qualifications: Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above Majoring in a field related to Communications A highly motivated individual who is energized and has a willingness to learn Proficient knowledge of the use of all social media platforms and current trends Well-organized and ability to manage multiple assignments at once Basic Requirements Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or a related field. Must be a student at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. You are a U.S. Citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or possess other unrestricted US work authorization Vaccine Requirement Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions’ customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees must submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.

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Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship with FrostDefense

Have you ever wanted to use your skills at a high-tech start-up or even start your own company? THIS COULD BE YOUR OPPORTUNITY. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) recruits, trains, mentors, matches, and funds early-career Science and Engineering (S&E) doctoral degree recipients to participate in innovative entrepreneurial activities at some of the nation’s most promising startup companies. I-PERF addresses a national need to accelerate small business innovation in support of federal government research by providing small businesses with doctoral level expertise at a reduced cost and training the next generation of S&E PhDs in high-tech entrepreneurship. I-PERF Fellows receive an annual base stipend of $78,000 per year, optional individual health and life insurance benefits, relocation assistance to the approved host company, a professional conference travel allowance, and scripted professional development training funded by the National Science Foundation. Spaces are expected to go quickly with more than 200 NSF approved companies expected to be eligible to participate in this program. Applicant Eligibility Applicants must: Hold an earned doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution, Earned their relevant doctoral degree within 7 years of their application to the I-PERF research opportunity, and Be a United States Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident of the United States at the time of application to the I-PERF program. Emphasis will be placed on the participation of persons who are: Members of socio-economic disadvantaged groups,** Members of underrepresented groups in science and engineering, Persons with disabilities, Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and First generation college graduates.** **Socio-economic disadvantage and first generation college status will be validated through documented proof of participation in federally funded programs for students with such status during their college education. Applicant Non-Eligibility Applicants who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible to participate in the I-PERF program, including persons who: Are not citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States; Previously completed another industrial postdoctoral fellowship within the last six months; Did not complete an NSF fellowship or postdoctoral program in good standing in the last 5 years; Completed their most recent STEM PhD more than 7 years from their application date to the host company; Are current or former owners, employees, contractors, consultants, board members, investors, or stock holders of the host company; Are relatives of owners, employees, board members, investors, or stock holders of host company; Has been or is currently funded by an award or sub-award of an SBIR grant involving the Host Company; Will be funded by any other federal government grant or contract during their postdoctoral appointment. Current NSF or ASEE employees. Project Title with FrostDefense: Biophysical characterization and improvement of sustainable biocomposites About  FrostDefense Envirotech Inc. The broader impact of this SBIR Phase II project is to allow America’s grape industry to reduce crop losses due to spring frost, estimated at over $1 billion per year, as well as related job losses – more than 11,000 individuals in the State of Washington alone. The encapsulating bud break delay technology and predictive analytics support farmers with decision making tools ahead of impending frost events during bud break season. Such tools may enable rural communities to achieve economic stability by decreasing yield losses and lowering production costs. The technology fills gaps in knowledge needed to make informed decisions on individual farms, resulting in better management decisions in the face of increasing complexities of spring freeze threats. Additionally, use of the encapsulation technology may reduce carbon emissions and water usage from current fossil fuel-intensive conventional frost mitigation measures such as burners, wind machines and sprinklers. The proposed encapsulating bud break delay technology involves two main advances. First, a gel encapsulation spray biologically delays the process of bud break consistently up to 14 days and increases cold resistance up to 6 degrees Celsius. Second, to guide growers in delivering this product, a Decision Support System (DSS) aids grape growers in deciding when it is necessary to mitigate pending frost conditions. The Phase II project focuses on increasing the predictive accuracy of the DSS and scaling the system. Specifically, the team will focus on: a) optimizing the formulation and testing in the lab, b) field-testing and data collection at five sites, c) enhancing DSS capabilities with additional data and analysis, d) scaling up for large-scale manufacture and application, and e) gathering data for regulatory approvals. This gel encapsulation solution for frost protection of vineyards may find future applications in other fruits crops such as apples and stones fruits that are even more susceptible to spring frost damage than grapes. This award reflects NSF’s statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation’s intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. If you are interested in this fellowship, please email your resume or C.V. to Manfredo Seufferheld (mseufferheld@gmail.com).

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Shop Manager (Part-time) – Yummy Future

Overview Yummy Future is a food & beverage robotics startup. We design, build and operate coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative individuals to be part of our team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a fast-growing start-up that is quickly expanding! Primary Location United States – Illinois  – Champaign Function Shop Operations Employment Type Part-time Responsibilities Be responsible for operation executions and all shop-related operational decision-making process Help build a strong store strategy to achieve both internal and external goals, and lead the operations team around our corporate values Establish a direct and clear feedback pipeline with the Yummy Future corporate partners Proper handling and rotation of machines and products Ensure the coffee shop follows all food safety and health regulations Foster a clean and safe working environment for the operations team by implementing effective management strategies that fit the values of Yummy Future Coffee Shop Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective communication with our staff, customers, and corporate partners Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and service excellence Qualifications 3+ years of managing food service-related store Available and willing to work at least 10 hours a week Must be authorized to work in the United States Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays Available remotely or in-person to promptly address any coffee-shop-related needs Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that boosts and energizes the morales of others Strong passion or willingness to learn more about food service and new technology Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly Nice to Have Proficient in various computer systems and applications such as the Square POS systems and inventory management systems Application Process To apply for this position, please visit our application portal.

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University Technology Incubator Intern (Spring 2023) – Capital One

Key Role Details This is a paid internship that is part time, requiring 15-20 hours per week. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program. At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Basic Qualifications Current undergraduate student of the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Currently pursuing a Bachelors or higher with an expectation that degree will be obtained by August 2026 or earlier Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship Preferred Qualifications Currently earning a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field of study At least 1 year of experience with Python, Java, Javascript, or C/C++ At least 1 year of experience with relational databases At least 1 year of experience with large scale data analytics At least 1 year of experience with AWS At least 1 year of experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One has one of the most widely recognized brands in America and is one of the nation’s top 10 largest banks based on deposits. The Capital One Tech Incubator focuses on research and experimentation in computer science. A variety of software development groups within Capital One provide students with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects. Projects may involve development for web, tools, large scale data analytics, ML/AI/NLP, SQL/NoSQL databases, open source, cyber security, automation or mobile apps. Capital One is seeking applicants for the Spring 2023. For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Application Close Date:  October 21, 2022

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SLaM Engineer Intern – Ascent

We are looking for a Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLaM) Engineer Intern to support us in integrating our current LiDAR system, IMUs, and other location data to achieve real-time mapping of buildings and determine the location of the operator. On a day to day basis you will mainly contribute to software solutions by writing C++ code and backend analysis. Working with the team, you will also integrate the software components into a fully functional system running on sensors integrated into first responder and warfighter PPE. You will architect, design, and develop spatial localization and mapping solutions for austere environments. In addition, you will develop and maintain the software stack on hardware platforms. You will write clean, performant, and well-tested documented code. About Us Ascent is building the single dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. We provide actionable insight on the health, environment, and location of Firefighters, SWAT, Warfighters, and Hazmat. to augment operators in hazardous environments with actionable insights that improve safety and productivity. Basic Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent Senior Undergraduate or Graduate student Experience with MircroROS II Proficiency in C++ Strong knowledge of the required sensor hardware and software packages Highly motivated individual who has a drive to learn new things Willing and excited to collaborate with others Preferred Qualifications Experience with LiDar Odometry and Mapping in GNSS-denied areas Deadline: 11/01/2022

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Electrical Engineer Intern – Ascent

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to support us in soldering, PCB design, PCBA assembly, and new sensor integration. On a day to day basis, you will be responsible for developing electrical products and systems to meet specifications. You will research and design components for electrical equipment and systems for use in austere environments. You will also devise testing methods and properties to confirm the functionality of electrical components and systems. You will need to maintain a detailed database to catalog products and component parts. In addition, you will troubleshoot electrical failures and offer rework instructions or redesign. Finally, you will design and fabricate PCBs as well as sensor selection and design. About Us Ascent is building the single dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. We provide actionable insight on the health, environment, and location of Firefighters, SWAT, Warfighters, and Hazmat. to augment operators in hazardous environments with actionable insights that improve safety and productivity. Basic Qualifications BS/MS in Electrical Engineer, ECE, or equivalent Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate Student Highly motivated individual who has a drive to learn new things Willing and excited to collaborate with others Must have experience in soldering, PCB design, and PCBA assembly Preferred Qualifications Embedded & Firmware Experience Deadline: 11/01/2022

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