ADAS Performance & Validation Engineer Intern

In a nutshell

Boost ADAS validation by virtualizing real-world driving on HiL benches—optimize camera-based system performance, automate testing, and accelerate next-gen safety innovation.

Company Information

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team/division description

Within Electronics division, ADAS group oversees the development and the evaluation of the future ADAS functions (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) focusing on our customer comfort and safety. Those systems are using various sensor technologies such as camera, radar, and ultrasonic devices.

Check-out: https://www.toyota-europe.com/innovation/zero-accidents

Your project

As intern, you will contribute to improve the efficiency of camera based ADAS function evaluation and accelerate validation by:

• Analysing current procedure of ADAS function evaluation
• Researching state of the art procedures and toolchains for ADAS evaluation
• Setting-up new equipment and prototypes for camera recognition performance assessment
• Setting-up new procedure and toolchain to further increase test automation

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are enrolled into a master’s in computer science (embedded software), electronics engineering, automotive engineering
• You have already demonstrated programming skills in past projects (Python, C++, Matlab/Simulink…) [MUST]
• You have experience in simulation software for virtual testing (e.g., IPG Carmaker, dSpace simulation tool suite, CARLA…) [NICE TO HAVE]
• You can demonstrate some proficiency in automotive camera sensor technologies and/or computer vision (OpenCV) and machine learning [NICE TO HAVE]
• You have (or you are willing to develop) a good understanding of software V-cycle (esp. V&V, validation process)
• You have (or you are willing to develop) a good understanding of validation process.
• You have a strong interest in automotive and electronics systems.

Starting date

• September

Duration

• 6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

We offer

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.