About the role
Product Engineer Intern – LiDAR / Robotics San Francisco, CA – Mission District | 100% Onsite $28–$32/hr W2 | Contract Internship | Potential for Conversion Red Oak Technologies is seeking a Product Engineer Intern to support our client, Ouster, in San Francisco’s Mission District. This is a hands-on opportunity for a current student or recent graduate interested in LiDAR, robotics, software/hardware integration, testing, and product engineering . This is a 100% onsite contract internship with potential for conversion based on performance and business needs.
What You’ll Do Support system engineering, product documentation, integrations, and verification & validation. Develop system-level use cases, test environments, and execute V&V test plans. Build proof-of-concept solutions and customer demos integrating LiDAR technology into existing systems.
Support integrations with video management platforms such as Genetec and Milestone . Gather customer and field feedback and communicate findings to product and engineering teams. Use Python for test automation, data analysis, and engineering tasks.
Troubleshoot customer-reported issues and assist with root-cause analysis. Get hands-on with hardware, including mechanical fit-up, installations, and system testing . Help develop demo environments, technical documentation, data sets, and best-practice guides.
What We’re Looking For Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field . Internship, academic project, or hands-on experience involving robotics, manufacturing, automation, or electro-mechanical systems .
Experience with Python or another scripting language for test automation or data analysis. Comfortable working with both software and physical hardware . Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Willing and able to work 100% onsite in San Francisco’s Mission District . Position Details Location: San Francisco, CA – Mission District Schedule: 100% Onsite Pay: $28–$32/hr W2 Employment Type: Contract Internship Conversion: Potential for conversion based on performance and business needs