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Thesis work: An abstraction model for the smart boat - "Home Assistant for Marine"

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In short

Volvo Penta is offering a Master's thesis opportunity (30 ECTS) focused on developing an abstraction model for a "Home Assistant for Marine" system. The project involves bridging traditional marine networks with modern IoT protocols, requiring research into protocol abstraction and the use of open-source technologies like MQTT and Home Assistant Core. The ideal candidate has a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) application.
  • Turn on a light connected to the CAN bus.
  • Turn on a light connected through Zigbee.
  • Use the same API call for both lights.
  • Research underlying protocols abstraction into standardized entities.
  • Investigate reusable open-source technologies like MQTT and Home Assistant Core.

Requirements

  • Master's thesis work (30 ECTS points).
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Java.
  • Familiarity with MQTT, APIs, Microservices, Linux, and Docker.
  • Understanding of J1939, NMEA 2000, Matter, Zigbee, BLE protocols.
  • Experience with open-source frameworks.
  • Interest in Home Assistant Core.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant programs: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, IoT Engineering, Distributed Systems.
  • Ability to work with Swedish or English language.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
  • Work with next-gen technologies.
  • Collaborate with sharpest teams.
  • Gain experience in developing telematics platforms and onboard connectivity solutions.
  • Work closely with backend development teams and IT organizations.
  • International work environment.
#Smart Boat#Home Assistant#Marine#Software Architecture#IoT#Protocols#Open-source
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Company

Volvo Group

Job Posted

4 days ago

Expires

in 1 year

Employment Type

Internship

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Student

Locations

Göteborg, Sweden

Qualification

Master

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