Motion Planning & Controls Engineering Intern

Motion Planning & Controls Engineering Intern 

Unable to consider OPT/CPT candidates

Role Summary:

• The candidate will be placed in an interdisciplinary team working towards autonomous driving functions.
• The intern will research and develop path-following and vehicle motion planning algorithm.
• The internship offers hands-on experience in evaluating and implementing algorithms to enhance vehicle control smoothness.

Role Responsibilities:

• Engage in a motion planning project encompassing online path replanning and control signal optimization.
• Research and assess various motion controller algorithms.
• Implement and refine algorithms in C++ using quadratic programming framework.
• Integrate and optimize source code for prototype vehicle applications.

Qualifications:
 

Education-Required:

• Must be a Master’s or Ph.D. student enrolled at a University/College or Graduation date must be within the last six months.

Skills:

• Fundamental understanding of controllers such as Model Predictive Control (MPC).
• Strong background in C++.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 framework.
• Familiarity with quadratic programming frameworks or parallel programming frameworks.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.

In San Jose, California, the hourly rates for this role are based on level of education:

• Graduate (Master’s): $38/hour
• PhD: $42/hour

We are not able to consider International Students on OPT/CPT for this role.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.