This challenge awaits you:

Are you a student of mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, computer science, or a related field, and are you interested in prototype control unit development and system integration, or in real-world testing of modern driving functions? We offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated student to join our team and help us adapt and further develop modern driving functions to road conditions.  

The introduction of automatic emergency braking systems has significantly reduced the number of traffic accidents involving vehicles traveling in the same direction. Nevertheless, more than a third of these accidents still cannot be prevented today, as according to the Federal Statistical Office, their causes can be attributed to wet or snow-covered roads. For this reason, current research and development work is focused on adapting the functioning of the emergency brake to road conditions by estimating the road friction coefficient. The friction coefficient-adaptive ANB, which has already been developed in simulation at IAV GmbH, uses the estimated value of the road surface friction coefficient to adjust its trigger distance. It is ready for you to integrate into a real test vehicle and test on a test track. 

Your Tasks:

• You will learn about the already developed friction coefficient-adaptive ANB, which adapts its mode of operation to the road conditions.
• You will integrate the friction-adaptive ANB into a prototype control unit.
• You will work on the system integration of the prototype control unit in a real test vehicle.
• You will perform standardized Euro NCAP AEB test scenarios with the test vehicle on a test track.

Necessary Skills:

• Current studies with a focus on mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, computer science, or a comparable degree program
• Initial experience with Matlab/Simulink
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics, chassis, and complete vehicles 

Desired Skills:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team