# Student (m/f/d) - Vehicle Dynamics Simulation for Off-Road Applications

**Company**: AVL-AST D.O.O.
**Location**: Zagreb, HR
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: internship
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

**Apply**: https://jobs.avl.com/job/Zagreb-Student-%28mfd%29-Vehicle-Dynamics-Simulation-for-Off-Road-Applications/1450148433/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

We are seeking a motivated student to support the development of vehicle dynamics simulation models for off-road and all-terrain applications.

You will help parameterize and validate virtual vehicle models, correlate simulations with real-world test data, and leverage modern tools and AI-assisted methods to drive engineering insights.

**Responsibilities:**

- Support the development and maintenance of virtual vehicle models for off-road and all-terrain applications

- Assist in setting up and parameterizing full-vehicle models for off-road behavior (traction on deformable soil, ride over rough terrain)

- Help parameterize and validate tire and soft-soil models for off-road conditions

- Prepare and execute virtual test maneuvers representative of off-road driving scenarios

- Correlate simulation results with physical test data and support model validation and calibration activities

- Post-process, analyze, and visualize simulation results to derive first engineering insights

- Support model setup and integration for Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments

- Build and maintain automation scripts and tool chains for model setup, correlation, and data analysis

- Document methods, test procedures, and results

- Support the preparation of internal reports

- Leverage AI-based methods and tools for efficient development, post-processing, and documentation

**Requirements:**

- Enrolled student (Bachelor or Master) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

- Hands-on, curious mindset with a structured and reliable working style

- Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics fundamentals

- Interest in off-road / all-terrain vehicle behavior (traction, mobility on deformable soil, ride over rough terrain)

- First exposure to vehicle dynamics simulation tools (e.g., AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade) is an advantage

- Interest in tire modeling and terramechanics/soft-soil modeling concepts

- Proficiency in data analysis and scripting (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python)

- Interest in using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar)

- Understanding of model correlation and validation against test data is a plus

- Interest in Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation environments and real-time model requirements

- Good command of English, both written and spoken

- Team player with good communication skills in a cross-functional, international environment

**Benefits:**

- Competitive compensation

- Flexible working hours

- Comfortable offices (no open space)

- Hybrid work option

- Contribution to projects of high technical complexity & business value

- International work environment

- Well-organized work at a steady, sustainable pace

## Skills

### Required
- Vehicle dynamics
- Simulation models
- Off-road applications
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Data analysis
- Scripting
- Python
- MATLAB/Simulink

### Nice to have
- AI-assisted development tools
- Tire modeling
- Terramechanics/soft-soil modeling concepts
- Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL)

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