Our vehicles have high-tech electronics that make driving more comfortable, safer and more energy efficient. X-in-the-Loop simulators are used to develop and secure these complex and highly networked functions. X stands for model/software/hardware. As part of the technical development, our team is responsible for the design, construction and operation of these complex test benches. We develop the basic building blocks required for this in terms of simulation. We test innovative vehicle functions efficiently and with high quality on our test benches. In virtual driving scenarios, we can simulate complex functional chains (vehicle dynamics control, electrified drive train, driver assistance systems) during driving in a realistic and highly automated manner.

As the number of components in the vehicle grows, the required simulation models and the interaction with real parts on the test bench are becoming more and more extensive and complex. In order to master this complexity, the possibility of creating architectures using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) for simulation and test bench/XiL systems will be evaluated as part of this internship. In addition, initial drafts of an architecture should be both modeled and simulated using SysML. A subsequent thesis is generally possible.