Summer 2026

Robotics Engineering Intern

Robotics Engineering

Posted on 2/25/2026

HELLBENDER

HELLBENDER

51-200 employees

Edge AI vision hardware and services

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

On-site internship location at UPARC Pittsburgh; no remote work option.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Python
Oscilloscope
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Classification as a graduate student (master’s or doctoral level)
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to work onsite
  • An ideal candidate would have prior internship experience at a manufacturing or engineering based organization.
Responsibilities
  • Working on embedded platform software in a Linux-based environment
  • Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in C, C++ and Python
  • Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
  • Using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters, and other tools for electronic diagnostics
  • Define requirements for specific functionality and coordinate with hardware, software manufacturing teams
  • Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, programming, and software engineering
Desired Qualifications
  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA preferred
  • An ideal candidate would have prior internship experience at a manufacturing or engineering based organization.

Hellbender provides end-to-end support for edge AI and computer vision across three pillars: hardware, services, and manufacturing. It sells off-the-shelf vision hardware—imaging systems and carrier boards with integrated processors—to help teams deploy CV quickly and cost-effectively, with carrier boards designed to minimize wiring and setup time. Its Computer Vision as a Service handles bespoke deployments from hardware selection and AI model development to software integration, field deployment, and ongoing maintenance for organizations lacking in-house CV expertise. In manufacturing, it runs US-based facilities with ISO Class 7 clean rooms, robotics-based assembly, precision calibration, automated end-of-line testing, and CMMC Level 3 cybersecurity to serve defense, aerospace, and other security-sensitive industries, aiming to be a single partner from prototyping to high-volume production for perception systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$12.5M

Headquarters

Harmar Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $12.5 million seed round funds hiring, manufacturing expansion, and product launch.
  • Stereo, Vine, and Tadpole cameras open new revenue channels beyond custom services.
  • Pilots with a utility provider, convenience chain, and assisted living facilities validate demand.

What critics are saying

  • NVIDIA and Ambarella bundle mature silicon, software, and ecosystems that pressure margins.
  • June 2026 pre-orders create a near-term execution test for availability and pilot conversion.
  • Pittsburgh-centric manufacturing exposes shipments to labor shortages, downtime, and yield problems.

What makes HELLBENDER unique

  • Hellbender combines edge AI products, managed CV services, and domestic manufacturing.
  • Its U.S.-built stack targets robotics, defense, industrial, and critical-infrastructure buyers.
  • The Harmar facility supports PCB assembly, calibration, and high-mix production from 1,000 to 100,000 units.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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