Internship - Research Thesis, Intelligent Vehicles

Project: Perceived AV comfort assessment from proving ground test data

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Based: Leuven, Belgium. Hybrid / Working on-location. Part-time. Up to 9 months length.

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Simcenter Simulation and Test (STS) Solutions create a more sustainable future. Join the engineers developing the best possible products using the powerful predictive STS applications of Simcenter. By combining advanced engineering tools with industry expertise and dedicated support, we empower innovators.

STS Internship Program, Belgium.

The intention of this program is to provide real-world internship experience. It supports students with topics related to simulation software, testing systems, and customer practices. Domains include system dynamics, structural integrity, flow-thermal analysis, control systems, reliability, acoustics, and energy efficiency. Additionally, the internships align with the academic programs of the most prestigious technical universities in Belgium and the EU. This ensures support for ongoing innovation activities and hands-on experience with simulation models.

At the conclusion of the program, interns become part of the SIEMENS Software Early Careers network. This will give them visibility for our graduate programs and associate positions globally.

The research goal of: Perceived AV comfort assessment from proving ground test data

The goal of this project is to explore and identify the critical factors influencing user acceptance of automated vehicles, with a particular focus on perceived comfort. This involves investigating the psychological and physiological elements that affect user comfort during interactions with automated vehicles. The project will specifically analyze how different driving styles—such as speed, acceleration profiles, and proximity to roadside objects or other actors—impact user comfort in complex driving scenarios. By contributing to the understanding of these factors, the project aims to enhance insights into user comfort, an area with limited existing research.

About you!

You are currently pursuing research master’s degree in engineering with emphasis in intelligent vehicles. For this internship it is necessary to be enrolled in an engineering program.

You're proactive, results-driven, and motivated, with a solid academic background.You enjoy working with sensors and measured signals.You have experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.You're confident in your Python programming skills.You have a passion for automotive technology and autonomous driving applications

Requirements for the applicants

Interns must be enrolled in a Master’s degree of a university within the European Union and remain enrolled for the entirety of their internship period, ensuring eligibility to intern in the EU. (EU Nationals / International Students under an EU student visa)Strong command of English (spoken and written) and enjoyment in communicating ideas and collaborating.SIEMENS DISW follows export control procedures for sensitive technologies; hence, interns undergo background checks like normal employees and can be vetted on this basis.A motivation letter explaining how the internship will fit into your current academic program must be included as a page of your CV in PDF format.

Important information of the STS Internship Program

The STS Internship Program evaluates applicants on a case-by-case basis. All interested students must complete the necessary fields and screening questions as accurately as possible and upload their most recent CV in a format supported by the system (PDF or Word). Matched candidates will be contacted if their profile, research interests, and technical support capabilities meet the criteria. SIEMENS DISW do reserve the right to close registrations based on volumes. This is an unpaid academic program. Siemens Industry Software provides the accommodation and the laptop during the period of the internship.

Why Working at Siemens Software?

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