AI & Autonomous Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Isuzu Technical Center of America (ITCA) is seeking a highly motivated AI & Autonomous Intern to support ITCA advanced engineering team in the development and integration of an autonomous logistics hub for Level 4 autonomous driving commercial vehicle operations. In this role, the intern will contribute to algorithm development, system integration and construction of simulation environments that enable multi-agent scheduling and planning. The intern will work closely with Isuzu internal engineering teams and external collaborators to design, implement, and evaluate core components of the autonomous hub system. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in cutting-edge autonomous technology, large-scale simulation, and autonomous vehicle systems within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

40% 1. Designs and implements core algorithms for scheduling, task assignment and multi-agent trajectory planning. Develops AI-enabled optimization and decision-making modules that coordinate multiple autonomous vehicles within the logistics hub. Conducts performance analysis using simulation data and identify opportunities for algorithm improvement.

30% 2. Develops and maintains a digital-twin simulation environment of the autonomous logistics hub. Creates and configures assets, environments, and behavioral scenarios that accurately represent real-world hub operations. Supports simulation-based validation by creating test cases that evaluate multi-agent operations.

20% 3. Supports system integration with ROS2 middleware. Verifies compatibility across interfaces, topics, and data structures to ensure seamless communication between software components. Participates in integration testing within the simulation environment to confirm functional behavior under dynamic scenarios. Assists in debugging and resolving integration issues across the stack.

10% 4. Produces system-level documentation including architecture diagrams and data-flow diagrams. Prepares technical documentation to support knowledge sharing across the team.

5. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Manager, Autonomous Driving

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Robotics Engineering with a focus on robotics or autonomous driving
• Candidates must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Prior industry experience in robotics or autonomous driving is preferred

KNOWLEDGE

• Basics of robotics, including localization, planning, perception, and control
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicle system architectures, particularly modules related to planning and decision-making
• Exposure to middleware frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Familiarity with simulation platforms, preferably NVIDIA Isaac Sim or similar robotics simulation tools
• Knowledge of optimization and AI-based path planning or decision-making algorithms

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in programming languages: C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink/ Stateflow
• Proficiency in robotics-related software: ROS, ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, PyTorch, OpenCV
• Proficiency in project & issue tracking tool: JIRA, Confluence
• Proficiency in version control management tool: GitHub
• Valid driver license with good record

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Requires occasional light lifting (5-25 lbs) and on rare occasions, heavy lifting (60 lbs). Must be able on rare occasions to bend, crawl, climb, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level in the performance of job duties. Must be able to work in hot and cold weather extremes.