Start Date: Monday, 10th November 2025

Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Melbourne, VIC

About Lunar Outpost Oceania

Are you ready to undertake robotics software design efforts that expand the frontiers of space exploration with cutting edge space robotics? Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer Intern to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. In this role, you will support design and develop software for spacecraft and associated technologies. Your work will contribute to groundbreaking projects in lunar mobility and in-situ resource utilisation.

Position Description

As a Robotics Software Engineer Intern, you will:

Write high-quality C++ code.

Develop and run tests using GTest/GMock.

Contribute to end-to-end software testing.

Work with and write Docker + Docker Compose files.

Apply current CMake techniques.

Develop within the ROS ecosystem.

Create and modify ROS packages.

Extend the catkin build system.

Test and validate software on hardware platforms.

Design and implement hardware test benches.

Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers.

Debug technical issues as they arise.

Participate in code reviews and agile development processes.

Contribute to milestones and sprint goals as part of a collaborative team.

Adhere to safety protocols at all stages of work.

Preferred Disciplines

Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Engineering.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience studying an engineering discipline at university.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to integrate software systems with other components. Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance.

Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

We are committed to the principles of equal employment, and the Company complies with all Australian laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. Our intent is to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of an individual’s membership, or perceived membership, in a protected class.