PhD Student Steer-by-Wire, Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG

Location:
Germany, Braunschweig

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Doctoral candidate position working on cutting-edge topic in steering system development: developing a method for cost and performance evaluation of a steering module within the lateral control system of an X-by-Wire vehicle

Job Responsibility:

Conduct a comprehensive literature and patent review on the state of the art and current research in the field of vehicle lateral control and X-by-Wire systems
Model a complete system consisting of relevant components such as steer-by-wire steering, rear-axle steering, and brake control systems
Develop an evaluation method to analyze dependencies between technical characteristics of the components and to optimize their design
Integrate driver-related evaluation criteria, using the example of functional distribution between front and rear axle steering
Design and execute an experimental setup to validate the developed method under realistic conditions

Requirements:

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering
Knowledge in automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics
Experience with electromechanical steering systems
Experience with tools such as Matlab/Simulink and the application of artificial intelligence
German or English language level B2

What we offer:

Attractive salary
30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week
Flexible working hours
Remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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PhD Student Steer-by-Wire