Summer Intern College of Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Carnegie Mellon University is a private global research university that stands among the worlds most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science path-breaking performances creative start-ups big data big ambitions hands-on learning and a whole lot of robots CMU doesnt imagine the future we invent it. If youre passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters your journey starts here!

The Laboratory of Computational Invention (LOCI) is led by PI Andrew Spielberg and was established at Carnegie Mellon University in the ECE Department in Fall 2025. Our mission is to develop methods that
enable people to design build and deploy complex systems directly from high-level specifications especially when doing so manually would be difficult time-consuming or expensive. Research applications
span virtual systems (e.g. game environments) physical systems (e.g. structures) and cyber-physical systems (e.g. robots and assistive devices).

The Laboratory of Computational Invention (LOCI) is building systems that help novices and experts create virtual or physical objects that are difficult to design or fabricate by hand. We are seeking paid research
interns for Summer 2026 (12-14 weeks). Were a full-stack interdisciplinary group working across modeling simulation computational design digital fabrication human-centered tools and robotics.

In your application please include 12 sentences about something you built and what you learned from it

The internship will be in-person in Pittsburgh. Project topics are flexible but will be centered around the labs themes and focus on one of the following tracks:

Research tracks:

Simulation and systems for simulation: Physical simulation computer graphics numerical optimization compilers programming languages and program synthesis
Manufacturing methods and applications: Mechanical design and digital fabrication (3D printing textiles) mechanisms materials biohybrid systems
Rapid fabrication / process innovation: Developing new manufacturing processes and fabrication pipelines
Design for deployment (robotics): Contact-rich control sim-to-real methods manipulation
GenAI for design: Generative models (training big or small models) agentic systems for design and making
Design experiences: HCI and interactive systems including video game development as a medium for design tools/experiences

Adaptability excellence and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors degree in a technical field (e.g. science engineering mathematics). We also welcome applicants from design/architecture/business with a strong technical computational or making portfolio. Applicants with more advanced degrees are also welcome.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through independent research and/or course projects
Strong communication and organizational skills
If coming from a computing background: strong programming skills (e.g. Python/C) ideally with experience in one or more of the areas in the tracks above
If coming from a making/engineering background: strong design and/or fabrication skills ideally with
experience in relevant tools/processes in the tracks above
Candidates are encouraged to include links to relevant work (portfolio GitHub paper/preprint demo video
etc.).
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

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Required Experience:

Intern