Dive into 5G and connected driving by building real software on live networks, helping Toyota engineers leverage slicing, APIs and data insights in a cutting-edge R&D internship.

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team/division description

In the Toyota Motor Europe / R&D Group, the Technology Planning Incubation Division (TPI) has the mission to pick up key future communication and networking technologies and to get them included in the internal agenda.

To support the moving towards becoming a Mobility Company, the competencies on handling Big Data is now a key asset and a transversal team lead by TPI has been setup.

Your project

As intern you will be supporting the R&D team and,

• Obtain a solid understanding of 5G communication systems and essential factors determining their performance, e.g. through mobile network capabilities using NEF (Network Exposure Functions), to gain benefits using telecommunication features, and to deliver a documented software outcome accordingly.
  Focus on learning the 3GPP standard, detailing OpenAPIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for the Service-Based Architecture (https://www.3gpp.org/technologies/openapis-for-the-service-based-architecture), to understand how to access the wide range of those capabilities through API (Application Programming Interfaces) to enable Automotive AF (Application Function) to dynamically interact with an adapt to networks in real-time.

• Learn how to set up and to configure an integrated programming environment, using open-source packages, to write a software application (AF) enabling Toyota engineers to request specific “slices” of an MNO (Mobile Network Operator), such as APIs developed under the CAMARA project (https://github.com/camaraproject/APIBacklog/blob/main/documentation/APIbacklog.md).
  More specifically, write and execute an initial AF (Application Function) that will request a defined Class of Service (CoS) to a mobile operator, on 5G SA (Stand Alone) network.

• Contribute to defining how the above API environment will evolve to a wider audience of engineers that will benefit from mobile network capabilities, proposing valuable changes or adaptation.

• Define in alignment with Toyota engineers, the best 5G API postprocessing and analysis of obtained Data collection and acquired results, including the delivery of documented insights to complete a “global picture” in building a broader Automotive system.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Student in their last year of master study in electrical, automotive or computer/communication engineering.
• Save handling of the Linux operating system, shell commands, incl. console and scripting.
• Coding languages: C/C++, Python, and Debian 11.x, BASH and/or CSH scripting.
• Knowledge in wireless and fixed communication systems.
• Fluent in English (reading; writing; speaking) and flexible team player.
• Seek facts before making recommendations or decisions, have strong planning and organizing skills.
• Communicate in a clear and timely manner

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 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.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.