Intern Hard- & Software Development for Communication Analysis (Access & Go Systems)

Intern Hard‑ & Software Development for Communication Analysis (Access & Go Systems) (MER00041WN)

Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

About Mercedes‑Benz. At Mercedes‑Benz, we are shaping the future of mobility with groundbreaking innovations and a commitment to excellence. Join our team and contribute to developing cutting‑edge technologies that define the next generation of automotive experiences.

Become part of a dynamic engineering team focused on embedded systems, hardware development, and communication security within our innovative vehicle architectures, with a special focus on access and go systems (e.g., keyless entry, passive entry/go, vehicle start authorization). We are looking for bright minds eager to gain hands‑on experience and contribute to real‑world challenges in vehicle access technology.

As a Working Student in Hardware Development for Communication Analysis, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the robustness and security of our vehicle access systems.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing Specialized Hardware: Design, prototype, and test custom hardware solutions specifically engineered to facilitate the analysis of communication interface with ECUs, particularly for access and go systems.
• Enabling RF & LF Communication Analysis: Utilize the developed hardware to implement and execute analysis setups for characterizing Radio Frequency (RF) communication signals relevant to vehicle access and authorization, including integrating the hardware with tools such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers to identify and resolve signal integrity and performance issues.
• Facilitating SPI Communication Decryption: Develop hardware‑assisted methods and tools to capture and prepare Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication originating from ECU used within access and go systems for subsequent decryption, including understanding SPI protocols, designing hardware interfaces for data capture, and contributing to the application of cryptographic principles to uncover sensitive information for debugging and security validation purposes.
• Collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to understand system requirements and integrate your developed hardware solutions into our existing analysis workflows.
• Documenting hardware designs, methodologies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our analysis and debugging processes.

What We Offer

Gain valuable practical experience in a leading global automotive company. You will work on exciting and challenging projects, receive insights into cutting‑edge technologies, and be part of a supportive and innovative team. We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your studies. The activity can start immediately and is limited to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong basic understanding of Embedded Systems and hands‑on experience or strong interest in hardware development (e.g., circuit design, PCB layout).
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART are helpful and a foundational understanding of RF principles.
• Interest in or basic knowledge of vehicle access systems (e.g., keyless entry, passive entry/go) is a significant plus.
• Experience or strong interest in using laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Proficiency in English – German language skills are a plus.
• Programming skills in C/C++ or Python for scripting and data analysis are a plus.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Equal Opportunity

Severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status are welcome! The representative for severely disabled employees (sbv‑ ‑benz.com) will gladly support you in the application process.