Software Engineering Intern, 3D & Manufacturing Applications

Valstad · Austin

The role

Valstad is seeking a software engineering intern to design and implement a scoped project for their robotic production platform. The intern will work with CAD geometry, robot paths, and manufacturing data to build production-quality frontend or full-stack software. The role involves direct collaboration with engineers and factory users in Austin.

Location: Austin
Work mode: Onsite
Employment: Intern
Level: Intern
Education: Bachelors

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About Valstad

Valstad combines industrial robotics, welding, sensing, and AI to turn 3D models into ship structures, aiming to rapidly expand America's maritime output.

What you would do

Design and implement a scoped software project from requirements to deployment.
Build production-quality frontend or full-stack software.
Work with manufacturing, robotics, and welding engineers to understand requirements.
Observe software use in the manufacturing facility.
Work with CAD-derived geometry and manufacturing data.
Develop clear user interfaces for complex technical workflows.

Must have

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's in CS or related field.
Strong programming fundamentals.
Experience building software outside of introductory coursework.
Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
Familiarity with a modern frontend framework like React, Vue, or Svelte.
Ability to work independently on a defined technical project.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and ask useful technical questions.
Interest in robotics, manufacturing, CAD, graphics, or industrial software.
Availability to work full-time and on-site in Austin for the internship.

Nice to have

Experience with React and TypeScript.
Experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber, Babylon.js, or WebGL.
Experience developing CAD, CAM, BIM, simulation, or engineering applications.
Familiarity with meshes, coordinate systems, transformations, or computational geometry.
Experience with Python, C++, Rust, Go, or another backend language.
Experience with PostgreSQL, APIs, or backend development.
Experience with STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, glTF, DXF, or similar geometry formats.
Experience with Open Cascade or another geometry-processing library.

What you get

Dedicated technical mentor.
Direct exposure to industrial robots and manufacturing operations.
Ownership of a substantive engineering project.
Regular feedback and code review.
Potential relocation or temporary-housing assistance.
Consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities.

Experience and education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

javascript
typescript
react
vue
svelte
three.js
react three fiber
babylon.js
webgl
python
c++
rust
go
postgresql
step
iges
stl
obj
gltf
dxf
open cascade

ABOUT VALSTAD Valstad is building the machine that builds the ships. We combine industrial robotics, welding, sensing, and AI to turn 3D models into real high-mix ship structure. Our mission is to rapidly expand America's maritime output by 100x. Our team works directly with large industrial rob…

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