Summer Intern

Position: Summer Intern 2026
2026 Summer Internship

Applied Invention is a multi-disciplinary innovation company that partners with corporations to design and build new technologies to help them grow and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

We are a group of experienced technologists that have especially strong skills in building complex systems that incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, distributed sensors, robotics and data visualization.

We work at the speed of a startup, with quality that comes from years of working together as a cohesive team.

Our relationships with our partners, primarily Fortune 1000 companies, are confidential and encompass a broad range of industries including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, energy, medical and healthcare. We will only work with one company in each industry.

If you are a self-starter who shares our passion for solving problems that matter, like helping us build systems to empower farmers to grow crops more efficiently and sustainably, for pushing the limits of what's possible, and for asking hard questions, we want to meet you.

Description

Summer Interns at Applied Invention gain valuable hands-on work experience in a fast-paced environment working on one-of-a-kind projects at our Burbank, CA and Cambridge, MA offices. Interns have exposure to the latest technologies in software, robotics, electronics, and fabrication and opportunities to learn, grow and expand beyond their areas of study. Internships are 3-4 month full-time, paid positions.

We are looking for interns with skills and interests in the following areas:

• Software
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Robotics

Responsibilities

• Actively support project managers and team members on a variety of projects within your area of expertise and interest
• Specific day to day responsibilities will vary based upon skills, expertise and project needs
• Identify a personal technical project for investigation and present your work to the company at the end of your internship

Qualifications

• Intern candidates must be enrolled in a college or university working toward an advanced degree in any of the following: science, technology, engineering, math, or design
• Resourceful, with a relentless drive for finding innovative and creative solutions
• Passionate about STEM; has STEM hobbies
• Creative individuals who approach problems with curiosity and enthusiasm
• Ability to manage through ambiguity, comfort with grey space
• Perseverance and tenacity
• Multi-disciplinary engineering coursework with project experience in design and prototyping a plus

Work Environment and Other Job Specifications

• Selected Interns will begin their Internship on May 18, June 8, or June 22 and complete their Internship on August 7, August 21 or Sept 4
• Positions are on site in either
  • Burbank, CA (ME's, EE's, Roboticist's & Software Engineers) or
  • Cambridge, MA (Software Engineers & Data Scientists)
• Small relocation stipend may be available
• The work environment is open and casual

Applied Invention is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected pay range for this role is between $18 and $37 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on academic factors including years of schooling.