How to become a robotics engineer
Robotics mixes mechanical, electrical and software work.
Updated November 2, 2026
The path
- Study mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or computer science.
- Learn Python, C++, ROS 2 and linear algebra.
- Build real robots and join a team like FIRST or a university club.
- Intern, then apply to junior roles.
Internships now
- Fall 2027 Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Anduril · Ashville, Ohio · Quincy, Massachusetts · Santa Ana, California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Accelerated Science Intern, Representation Learning for Molecules and Materials
Toyota Research Institute · Los Altos, California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Machine Learning/Agentic AI Intern
Toyota Research Institute · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Multi-scale Physics Battery Modeling Intern
Toyota Research Institute · Los Altos, California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
- 2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Research Scientist Intern
Waymo · Mountain View, California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Which degree is best?
- Any engineering or CS degree works. Projects matter as much as the major.