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Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern

Yondu is hiring a Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern in Gardena, CA. Full brief — comp band, interview process, and hiring team — available to Employbl members.

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Job listing · Updated 12 SEP 2026

Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern

Yondu· Gardena, CA, USView company profile

Job title
Fall 2026 Mechatronics Intern
Job location
Gardena, CA, US
Job listing URL
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/yondu/jobs/sCGgCkq-fall-2026-mechatronics-intern
Job description
Note: We will provide a housing stipend but not relocation assistance. **Requirements/Qualifications** * Currently pursuing a degree or recent grad in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. * Has a citizenship/does not require any immigration or visa assistance. * Can commit to a full time internship role. **What You’ll Do** * Design and integrate electrical and mechanical systems. * Work with cutting edge humanoid robots in real deployments. * Rapidly prototype, and iterate based on changing demands. * Collaborate with software and simulation teams to meet their needs. **What We’re Looking For** * Experience with electromechanical systems or robotics. * Excellent mechanical intuition, you understand how things move, fail, and improve. * Experience with hand tools and disassembly, assembly, and documentation of systems. * Experience with Linux based operating systems (ROS 2 especially). * Experience with computer assembly and bandwidth architecture (USB and PCIE standards). * Skills in CAD and embedded systems. * Strong hands-on engineering and troubleshooting ability for both electrical and mechanical systems. * A portfolio and/or an independent project or 2 would be ideal to display real skills and end to end management of a project. * Experience with CAD software specifically Fusion360, KiCAD, and the .urdf format. * Experience with typical humanoid systems (BLDC actuators, CANbus, lithium based batteries). * Understanding of industrial requirements (IP Rating, MTBF). * An understanding of what makes systems reliable and the ability to design for it. **Why This Role** * Direct impact on company results. * Gaining experience with cutting edge systems. * Learn a variety of prototyping methods and end to end project ownership. **Dates** * Start Date: ASAP * End Date: Flexible but expect a standard roughly 3-4 month internship duration
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Yondu headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Company size

1–10 employees

Founded

2023

Total raised

$500,000

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