Computer Vision Intern – Safe Human Detection (m/f/d)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a motivated Computer Vision Intern (ideally 6 months, mandatory internship) to join our Safety Systems team in Schönaich (close to Stuttgart), with a flexible start date. If you're passionate about real-time 3D perception and want to contribute to safety-critical systems that keep people safe around humanoid robots — this is a uniquely impactful place to develop your skills.

HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Implement and benchmark 3D person detection algorithms that fuse depth, RGB, and point cloud data — the core perception layer for knowing where humans are relative to the robot at all times

• Build and integrate Safe Human Detection (SHD) prototype pipeline, turning raw sensor data into actionable, safety-relevant information

• Develop test harnesses and validating that the safety interface behaves correctly under all defined conditions

• Run benchmarking and data collection to generate the kind of reproducible, documented evidence that a real certification process requires

WHO YOU ARE

• Enrolled MSc student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics — with a strong interest in applied perception and real-world systems

• Strong Python skills and working knowledge of C++, with the ability to move between rapid prototyping and more structured, maintainable implementation

• Experience with computer vision and 3D depth sensing — RealSense, Azure Kinect, or similar — and a genuine understanding of what the data actually represents

• Familiar with point cloud processing tools like PCL or Open3D

• Basic knowledge of the ROS2 perception stack; interest in safety-critical systems and functional safety context is a plus
  
  

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns

• Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass

• Birthday vouchers

• Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course)

• Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday

• Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs

• An international team with long-term prospects

• Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth

• Modern office space

• Our company's WG (upon availability)

About us

HACKING THE PHYSICS AND ECONOMICS OF MOTION CONTROL WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

At Synapticon, we are revolutionizing motion control for robotics and machines—right at the point of motion.
Our approach is completely new: we integrate previously separate components such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into seamless units. At the same time, we are digitizing performance and quality factors that previously depended on expensive mechanical manufacturing.
World-leading innovators are choosing Synapticon to pave their way into the future of intelligent, motion-controlled systems.

Be part of our success story – apply now at Synapticon!