Internship - Robotics Software - Stage

In the context of several research and development projects focused on autonomous systems and robotics, we are seeking a motivated intern to contribute to the development of online planning algorithms and techniques for both single-agent and multi-agent robotic platforms.

The successful intern will participate in the design, implementation, and testing of path planning and coordination strategies for mobile robots. This internship is hosted by the RSI division and may be organized to satisfy the requirements of a Master Thesis.

• Location : Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Duration : 6 months
• Start date : As of October 2026

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize online planning algorithms for robotic agents operating in dynamic environments.
• Investigate and implement coordination strategies for multi-agent systems, focusing on decentralized and centralized planning approaches.
• Integrate and test planning components on both simulated and physical robotic platforms.
• Support the deployment of software components and integration of sensors for real-time perception and planning.

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Solid programming experience in C++ and/or Python on Ubuntu.
• Familiarity with the ROS2 framework within Docker for development and deployment
• Experience implementing and testing planning algorithms on real robotic systems.
• Foundational knowledge in one or more of the following:
• Motion/path planning and trajectory optimization
• Multi-agent task allocation and coordination
• Basic robotic kinematics and navigation

Considered as Assets 

A selection of the following will be considered as an asset:

• Knowledge of online planning methods such as RRT*, D*, MPC, or Dec-MDPs
• Familiarity with multi-robot frameworks (e.g. ROS2multi-node communication, swarm robotics platforms)
• ROS2 Behaviour Trees.

• An experience within a growing company with highly motivated Engineers, Scientists and Administrative Staff coming from all different horizons and countries
• A professional and multicultural working atmosphere
• A client exposure and networking opportunities
• A full-time Internship with a monthly lump sum allowance, under certain conditions.

Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.

The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. In our headquarters, we have a control centre room that operates commercial payloads on the International Space Station, and a laboratory comprising a cleanroom.