Master's Thesis Worker, Connected and Automated Vehicles

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is inviting a Master’s Thesis Worker to join our automated vehicles research team in Tampere. You will complete a Master’s thesis focusing on sensor data processing for situation awareness in automated vehicles and machines, with tasks spanning software development, experimental work, and documentation.

We seek a student pursuing a relevant Master's degree with experience in signal processing and programming (Python/C++).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant Master's degree and ready to start thesis.
• Experience in signal processing and programming (Python/C++).
• Strong maths/physics background for sensing tech and data.
• Ability to work and communicate in English.
• Holder of a valid European B driving licence.
• Interested in defence sector research with NATO and Finnish Defence Forces.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out a Master's thesis on sensor data processing.
• Develop and implement software and algorithms for situation awareness.
• Participate in experimental work in lab and test fields.
• Document work and communicate findings systematically.
• Contribute to research tasks including HD maps, data spaces, connectivity, AI and driver monitoring.

Skills

Signal processing

Python/C++ programming

Education

Master's student

Job description

Are you all about science and technology? Would you like to complete your Master's thesis while contributing to the development of automated vehicles that can operate safely in extreme operation design domains? Do you want to work with superb colleagues who are experts in their field and develop your skills in signal processing, programming, connected driving and environmental perception? VTT might be just the place for you.

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2,000 brilliant minds from more than 55 nationalities focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's technology infrastructures.

We are now looking for a Master's Thesis Worker to join our automated vehicles research team. Join us and let's make an impact together!

In this position, you will complete your Master's thesis related to situation awareness of automated vehicles and machines. Your work will focus on filtering and analysing sensor data to help automated systems understand their surroundings, particularly in challenging operating conditions.

The research may address conditions that are especially relevant in Northern environments, such as snow, ice, snow dust and other situations in which the capabilities of both human drivers and automated systems are put to the test. Alongside your thesis, you will contribute to the team's ongoing research and development work related to Physical AI.

Our team develops technologies for automated vehicles and machinery for applications including automotive, heavy machinery, industrial environments, and defence. We combine research in environmental perception, sensing, connectivity and automation to support the development of reliable autonomous systems for demanding real-world environments.

As a Master's Thesis Worker, you will:

• Plan and carry out a Master's thesis related to sensor data processing for automated vehicles or machines.
• Develop, implement software and algorithms that support situation awareness of CAVs.
• Participate in experimental work and testing in laboratory and also test fields (e.g. proving grounds).
• Document your work and communicate your findings systematically.
• Contribute to selected research project tasks alongside your thesis including HD maps, data spaces, connectivity, AI and driver monitoring.

Who we are looking for:

• You are studying towards a relevant Master's degree, for example in signal processing, machinery automation, image processing, photonics, optics or a related field, and are ready to start your Master's thesis.
• You have studies or practical experience in signal processing and programming, for example with Python or C++.
• You have sufficient knowledge of mathematics and physics to work with sensing technologies and measurement data.
• You are able to work and communicate in English.
• You have a valid European B (passenger car) driving licence.
• Interested and eligible to participate in defence sector research and collaborate with NATO and Finnish Defence Forces.

As a person, we hope that you are:

Curious, practical and eager to learn. You enjoy solving technical problems and are willing to explore different approaches independently when a ready-made answer is not available. At the same time, you collaborate openly with others, adapt to changing situations and bring a positive, hands-on attitude to the team.

We appreciate motivation and willingness to learn over having all the answers or skills ready when you start.

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organisation, we are on a mission to bring exponential hope to the world by joining together people, businesses, science and technology.
• Career opportunities, top-level mentors. At VTT, young professionals' skills are appreciated and supported with the opportunity to learn from the top experts in their field. You'll get to discover our community of over 2,000 experts representing more than 55 nationalities working across cutting-edge fields of science and technology.
• Meaningful projects, real responsibility. At VTT, young talents get to take on meaningful projects in research or supporting researchers' work. We treat young talents as equals and give them real responsibility from the start. VTT is a caring employer that supports your growth and work-life balance and offers a range of well-being services.

Interested and want to know more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Matti Kutila, [e-mail], tel. [phone].

We look forward to hearing from you!

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