Company Description
Pheratech Systems builds autonomy infrastructure that enables robots to reason about each other. Inspired by collective intelligence in biological systems, Pheratech develops decentralized coordination systems that allow groups of specialized robots like drones, ground vehicles, and maritime platforms to operate as adaptive, cooperative teams. Rather than relying on centralized control or cloud connectivity, each robot runs edge-based decision systems and communicates through local networks. This allows robots with different capabilities, sensors, mobility, or payloads, to coordinate, allocate tasks, and adapt to changing environments in real time. By enabling specialized machines to collaborate as intelligent systems rather than isolated tools, Pheratech is building the foundations for a new generation of autonomous operations across areas such as infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, logistics, and security.
Role Description
This internship role can be on-site in Claremont, CA, hybrid, or remote for candidates located within U.S. time zones. We’re looking for someone excited about working inside a fast-moving deep-tech startup at the frontier of robotics and autonomy. The Growth Intern will work closely with the founding team to support initiatives across business development, partnerships, and operational strategy. Day-to-day responsibilities may include conducting market and industry research, identifying emerging opportunities, assisting with partnership outreach, supporting proposal development, and helping coordinate internal projects that drive company growth. This role offers direct exposure to how an early-stage technology company develops and deploys cutting-edge autonomy systems and builds new markets around emerging robotics technologies.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information to support decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in technology commercialization, emerging robotics markets, or startup growth strategy
- Familiarity with basic sales or partnership outreach processes
- Project management skills, including task organization and meeting deadlines
- Adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field
