Thesis worker - 30hp - Troubleshooting Optimization in Software-Defined Vehicles

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

An opportunity for a Master's student to conduct a thesis project focused on troubleshooting optimization in Software-Defined Vehicles. The role involves investigating diagnostic improvements using combined SOVD and UDS diagnostics, prototyping, and analyzing fault localization. The position is based in Södertälje, Sweden, for approximately 20 weeks starting in Q1 2027.

Responsibilities

Identify necessary diagnostic information across ECUs, apps, and digital services.
Build and evaluate a prototype for distributed vehicle functions in a hardware rig or simulation environment.
Investigate the improvement of fault localization using combined SOVD and UDS diagnostics compared to traditional methods.
Analyze unresolved cases to identify missing diagnostic information, implementation support, or diagnostic methods.
Ground the study in relevant research and applicable ISO standards.
Define and document a diagnostic baseline.
Use controlled fault scenarios to assess benefits, gaps, and limitations.

Requirements

Master’s studies in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
Programming skills.
Software-testing skills.

Desired Qualifications

Consideration of classical vehicle functions as well as hybrid ones residing both on the vehicle and offboard in the cloud.
Analysis of unresolved cases to identify missing diagnostic information, implementation support, or diagnostic methods.
Distinguishing the contribution of diagnostic access from that of additional information and diagnostic reasoning.

Benefits

Opportunity to get closer to Scania and build future relationships.
Many current employees began their career with a degree project.
Potential for a background check.

Skills

Software EngineeringEmbedded SystemsComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringSoftware Testing

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About Scania Group

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, we are creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and our environment. Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

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