Volkswagen of America, Inc · 6 hours ago
Self-Driving System Safety Summer Intern (Unable to consider OPT/CPT)
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $30/hrVolkswagen of America, Inc is focused on developing fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. The SDS Systems and Safety Intern will support the VnV team in deriving technical requirements and ensuring safety compliance for autonomous driving systems.
AutomotiveCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Author new technical requirements and modify existing ones based on local regulations
Append verification criteria to support testing efforts
Identify gaps in requirements and author additional requirements as needed
Organize requirements according to established structures
Assist in scenario development to verify driving behavior requirements
Link requirements to applicable scenarios and identify gaps
Support safety case development by reviewing and identifying gaps in existing cases
Qualification
Required
A rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate
Strong GPA
Basic systems engineering knowledge (v-model process preferred)
Strong preference for Engineering majors
Interest in automotive technologies, with a particular focus on autonomous and self-driving systems
Microsoft skills, analytical and logical thinking and problem solving
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Familiarity with driving behavior and policy requirements
Understanding of safety case development processes
Company
Volkswagen of America, Inc
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
Founded in 1955
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Khayan
Chief Of Staff to the CFO
Cameron Batten
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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