Master Thesis - Smart charging for Bi-CCS (f/m/d)
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We offer you an exciting opportunity for your master thesis in our charging system & functions development team in the field of V2G service functions. For the following topic you get the responsibility: developing the API integration for the Bi-CCS project for the realization of a Bidirectional smart charging proof-of-concept. The aim of this master thesis is developing the communication and protocol layer of the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) system for V2G services.
In your role you get first-hand experience in API integration coding and will be an integral part of the team that works on the Bi-CCS project (https://bi-ccs.de/biccs.html) for the realization of a Bidirectional smart charging proof-of-concept. Your thesis will support the design of the communication system as part of the research project subject to journal publication, and you will also work on its technical implementation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct literature research on smart charging protocols and SGAM systems for communication and component layers development
- Develop code to connect VW and service providers APIs to share required information
- Design and evaluate a system to integrate information into different protocols data formats (OCPP mainly, but also OCPI, OpenADR, OSCP)
- Test your work in a V2G prototype setup at Brandeburg Technische Universität (BTU) in Cottbus
- Get your hands on cutting-edge smart charging infrastructure and algorithms for electric vehicles
NICE TO KNOW
- Remote work options within Germany
- Duration: 6 months
- 35-hour week
Requirements
- Enrolled student in Berlin/Brandeburg in the area of Electrical/Electronics – Telecommunication - Software/Computer - Autonomous Systems - Engineering
- Fluent in Python, object-oriented programming
- Familiar with REST APIs concepts
- Self-driven, team-minded, communicative, and eager to publish research work
- Experience in the energy or e-mobility field is a plus
- Experience with Linux embedded systems, Docker, or Optimization models is a plus
Benefits & conditions
- Time to recharge
- Flex time
- Remote office
- Professional development
- Employment incentives
- Culture & team spirit
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About the company
CARIAD is the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Building automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche, CARIAD supports the Volkswagen Group in becoming the global automotive tech driver.
CARIAD's powerful software architectures enhances digital customer experiences with key products such as advanced driver assistance systems, a unified infotainment platform, software functions for charging and driving performance, as well as data, backend and cloud solutions, and digital services in and around the vehicle.
The software architecture for the Volkswagen Group’s volume segment powers vehicles such as Volkswagen’s ID. models, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Škoda Enyaq, Škoda Elroq, and CUPRA Born. In 2024, a platform was launched for the Premium and Sports/Luxury segment, taking the in-car experience of vehicles such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Porsche Macan 4 Electric to the next level.
Founded in 2020, CARIAD’s around 5,000 employees come from over 90 nationalities. Software developers and engineers work in Germany, the USA, China, India and Estonia, developing market-specific solutions and making software a competitive advantage for the Volkswagen Group.
