Software Engineering Intern, 3D & Manufacturing Applications

Potential Projects

What You Will Do

• Design and implement a scoped software project from initial requirements through demonstration and deployment.
• Build production-quality frontend or full-stack software.
• Work with manufacturing, robotics and welding engineers to understand real operational requirements.
• Observe how software is used in Valstad’s manufacturing facility.
• Work with CAD-derived geometry and manufacturing data.
• Develop clear user interfaces for complex technical workflows.
• Write automated tests and participate in code review.
• Diagnose software behavior using logs, production data and user feedback.
• Document your work so the system can be maintained and extended after the internship.
• Present your completed project to the broader Valstad team.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals.
• Experience building software outside of introductory coursework.
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with a modern frontend framework such as React, Vue or Svelte.
• Ability to work independently on a clearly 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 duration of the internship.

Strongly Preferred

What We Look For

• We are less interested in a specific number of completed courses than in evidence that you can build useful software.
• Strong candidates often have:
• Personal projects with meaningful technical depth
• Open-source contributions
• Research or laboratory experience
• Previous technical internships
• Student-team experience
• A portfolio or GitHub profile showing completed work
• A strong explanation of the tradeoffs and failures encountered while building something
• Shipbuilding experience is not required. We care about technical curiosity, product judgment and the ability to turn complex requirements into reliable software.

What Success Looks Like

Compensation and Benefits

• The anticipated pay range for this internship is $32 to $38 per hour , depending on experience and technical depth.
• The internship also includes:
• A 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 where appropriate
• Consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities
• Valstad is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates based on their ability, experience and potential to contribute to the company’s mission.