Powertrain Controls Software Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/13/2025

Robert Bosch Venture Capital
No salary listed
Southfield, MI, USA
In Person
Job Description
As a Powertrain Controls Software Engineering Intern you will support in developing software / functionality for embedded control systems for automotive applications such as vehicle control unit (VCU), propulsion - combustion, hybrid & electric - control unit (ECU) and transmission control unit (TCU) as a member of Bosch global development team working on the latest generation microcontrollers, microprocessors, and AUTOSAR standards in a highly dynamic, fast paced work environment.
- Perform rapid-prototyping to support functional requirement development.
- Develop manual and model based code according to specification.
- Deep dive analysis improving hardware-software interfaces and developing automated test software for software testing.
- Test and validate new software features in the vehicle, on an engine dynamometer, on a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and/or Model-in-the-Loop (Mi
- Debug/troubleshoot software.
- Participate in program review meetings, interface studies, design review.
- Support customer test trips in hot, cold and high altitude environments and provide local expertise for software functions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in an university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (with Controls focus), Computer Science, Math or Physics (with Controls focus) with at least one semester completed
- Minimum of overall GPA of at least 3.0
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must be eligible to work without sponsorship or have at least 3 years relevant full-time work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Senior or Master Level students.
- 1+ year academic or industry experience with software languages and operating systems (real time OS, C, or embedded C. Additionally, assembly/ Linux, etc. desired but not required).
- 1+ year academic or industry experience with software development and debugging tools (MATLab / Simulink preferred and experience with Ascet, Labview, Lauterbach, etc. desired but not required).
- Proactive approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with Formula SAE, Hybrid, SolarCar, First Robotics, FutureCar, EcoCAR type of activities is a plus.

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