Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) at GlobalFoundries · USA -…

Summary: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. As a Systems Engineering Intern in robotics, you will ensure that hardware, software, kinematics, and AI frameworks models work optimally. Responsibilities: - Integrated Design & Simulation: Using industry standard tools to test how AI models interact with robot physics before deploying real hardware - Sensor Fusion & Perception: Calibrating and integrating vision, touch sensors, and motor control to help the system perceive its environment - System Requirements & Architecture: Defining the 'Source of Truth' for the project—mapping out how data flows to and from central compute, sensors and motors with a neural network controller - Testing & Validation: Prototyping and conducting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to ensure behavior in the real world - Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs Required Qualifications: - Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship - Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing - Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) - Ability to work 40 hours per week during the internship Preferred Qualifications: - Prior related internship or co-op experience - Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc - Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong planning & organizational skills - Robotics Frameworks: ROS2 (Robot Operating System) and associated tools like MoveIt and Drake - Programming Python (for AI/ML) and C/C++ (for real-time systems) - AI/ML PyTorch or TensorFlow, Reinforcement Learning, and Computer Vision - Systems Tools SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and Docker for deployment - Real-time motor control, RTOS, embedded systems Required Skills: Robotics Frameworks, Programming, AI/ML, Systems Tools Important Skills: Real-time systems Nice-to-Have Skills: Planning & organizational skills, Language Fluency, Project management, Written & verbal communication, Leadership experience Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer