Internship – Algorithm Development Engineer

Company Profile

Established in 1872,  Pirelli is among the world’s leading tyre producers. It is the only pure consumer tyre company that includes car, motorbike, and bicycle tyres as well as associated services.
Pirelli has a distinct positioning in high value tyres, characterised by an advanced technology with more than 2,700 homologations obtained, thanks to partnerships with the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world. In order to achieve the highest levels of performance, safety and containment of environmental impact, Pirelli has always been strongly committed to research and development, in which it invested 6.1% of revenue from high-value products in 2019.
Involved in motorsport since 1907, Pirelli has been the exclusive official tyre partner of the Formula 1™ World Championship since 2011 and has just renewed the agreement until 2023.

 
Main Activities

We are looking for an Algorithm Development Engineer

You will be a part of the CyberTM Tyre Algorithm and Methodologies team, a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of tyre electronics innovation. You will be responsible of researching, inventing, and engineering algorithms for smart tyres, translating vehicle dynamics and tyre mechanics concepts into efficient logical flows.

You will have the following main responsibilities:
-    Analyze test data from indoor and outdoor rigs
-    Develop data processing and analysis tools in Matlab
-    Design testing processes, including development of custom instruments and their software interfaces
-    Perform Measurement System Analysis
-    Design and perform testing campaigns on both indoor rigs and cars

Requirements
-    Strong mathematical/analytical skills, especially regarding linear algebra and DSP (Digital Signal Processing).
-    Knowledge of classic mechanics 
-    Passion and curiosity for coding
-    Attitude to problem-solving

Desired Skills
-    Proficiency in Matlab scripting
-    Basic C knowledge
-    Knowledge of additional scripting/programming languages (Python)
-    Basic understanding of Bluetooth and of CAN networks
-    Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and vehicle engineering

Education and Background
-    M. Sc. in Engineering or Physics
-    Valid driving license (B)
-    No previous work experience required

It is considered a plus:
-    Previous experience of development boards through university/personal projects (e.g. Arduino), especially if involving IMU and GPS systems
-    Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)