Volvo Cars is on a mission to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable, and smart future. They have bold ambitions in innovation, safety, and electrification. Within the Safe Vehicle Automation (SVA) department, Volvo Cars lead the way in setting the industry standard for AD and ADAS function development, designing and verifying the complete vehicle solution for autonomous cars and active safety functions.  

The role

You’ll be joining a new, centralized team of 6–7 senior engineers dedicated to advancing Volvo Cars’ industry-leading work in validating and verifying AD/ADAS functions. This team’s mission is to ensure that all AD/ADAS functions are first verified in a simulated environment. You will use Closed Loop simulation with predefined traffic scenarios to test key functionalities, including collision avoidance, low-speed maneuvers, autonomous driving, and co-pilot assistance.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with various teams across the organization, including those responsible for building and maintaining the simulation environment. Your daily tasks will involve Python scripting and working with the open-source platform Esmini for simulation activities.

Your Profile

To thrive in this position, you should have a strong interest in simulation, safety, and vehicles. You are a proactive, self-motivated individual who takes initiative and is focused on progress. You take responsibility for building connections, expanding your network, and asking the right questions to support growth. Collaboration across various disciplines and teams is essential, so strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups are crucial for success in this role.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Have both good Python skills and simulation knowledge
• Show an interest in vehicles and/or the automotive industry
• Are fluent in English (Swedish is a plus)
  

Additional skills that would be advantageous:

• A Swedish category B driver’s license
• Familiarity with testing environments, especially SIL but also real-world testing
• An interest in game engines and VR
  

Talent program  

This position is a part of Hubbau's talent program and is a collaboration between Hubbau and Volvo Cars. During the 12 months of the talent program, you will be employed by Hubbau and work as a consultant in your specific role at Volvo Cars. The ambition is for your employment to smoothly transition to a permanent position at Volvo Cars thereafter. The goal is to provide you with an even more rewarding first year that sets you up for success at Volvo Cars and in your future career. The talent program offers training sessions from specialists within Vinngroup to build up your knowledge base. 💡  
 

Start date

Winter 2024 or early 2025  

Other information

The position is a full-time employment located at Volvo Cars office in Torslanda, Göteborg. We practice ongoing selection, so do not hesitate to express your interest.