Mandatory Internship Automotive Networking Innovation and Software-Defined Vehicle Technologies

Company Description

Founded in 1994, ETAS GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch GmbH with international sales offices in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. ETAS' portfolio includes vehicle basic software, middleware, and development tools for the realization of software-defined vehicles. „Empowering Tomorrow’s Automotive Software“ – all our product solutions and services are focused on this to enable vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to develop and operate software-defined vehicles with increased efficiency. Holistic cybersecurity solutions in the automotive sector are offered via the ESCRYPT brand.

ETAS GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Job Description

Become part of our team and help shape the future of automotive communication technologies. You will work on innovative topics related to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Ethernet communication, as well as emerging networking technologies for next-generation automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures.

• During your internship, you will contribute to innovative Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs), demonstrators, and exploratory studies related to automotive networking technologies, as well as software-defined vehicle architectures.
• You will analyze and evaluate emerging technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Ethernet communication, Remote Control Protocols, DDS-based communication concepts, as well as future automotive networking trends.
• Furthermore, you will design, implement and validate demonstrator applications that showcase innovative communication concepts, as well as their benefits for automotive customers and ecosystem partners.
• In addition, you will perform benchmarking, measurements and technical evaluations of networking solutions, as well as derive recommendations based on performance, scalability and usability criteria.
• Moreover, you will collaborate with experts, product teams and ecosystem partners to develop technical concepts, innovation assets, technical presentations, as well as whitepapers.
• Finally, you will support technology scouting and strategic innovation activities by investigating market trends, industry developments, customer needs, as well as future technology opportunities in the Software-Defined Vehicle domain.

Qualifications

• Studies in the field of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded System, Information Technology or comparable
• Programming experience in C/C++ and/or Python; basic knowledge of networking technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, switching, routing); knowledge of Linux and development tools; experience with embedded systems; experience with automotive software, AUTOSAR or vehicle communication is a plus; practical experience from university projects, research projects, Formula Student, personal projects or previous internships is welcome
• You are curious and passionate about innovation; you excel at solving complex analytical problems, eagerly learning new technologies under uncertainty, while collaborating with your team to transform ideas into tangible results
• We offer you the opportunity to work in a hybrid setup (office presence 2–3 days per week)
• You are interested in Software-Defined Networking (SDN), TSN or Software-Defined Vehicles
• Very good in English, German is a plus

Additional Information

Start: according to prior agreement
Duration: 6 months (confirmation of mandatory internship required)

Requirement for this internship is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, enrollment certificate, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.

Need further information about the job?
Renato Domínguez García (Functional Department)
+49 7062 9117618

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