Software & Controls Intern

Are you passionate about fighting climate change? Do you want to work on creating a world where everyone can breathe clean air? At Breathe, we believe an electrified future is key to achieving this, which is why we are building battery technology to help brands do more with the power they have.

Our physics-based battery management software helps some of the world's largest and most iconic automotive and consumer electronics brands deliver products with faster charging, longer life and zero compromise on safety. Put simply, we make batteries better. And we want you to join us.

What you will be doing

You will join Breathe's software engineering team over the 2024 summer break and learn from highly qualified individuals in the automotive space whilst getting real world experience in battery software.

Your internship will allow you to gain valuable experience in essential automotive software concepts, like Simulink projects, testing pipelines, SiL/HiL testing, CAN and SPI communication.

You will undertake a project to develop software solutions battery management systems in the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

• Working alongside the software team to develop software and control solutions
• Developing use of CAN communication across the company
• Developing a Simulink model
• Testing your software within a real situation
• Injecting fresh ideas into our software development and testing

Target timelines

• Application deadline: 1st March 2024
• Interviews: 1st - 15th March 2024
• Offers: 22nd March 2024
• Internship Dates: 25th June - 13th Sep 2023 (12 weeks, flexible)

Requirements

• Currently undertaking 2nd or 3rd yea of Bachelor's/ Master's degree in a highly relevant area such as (but not limited to): Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Available from 25 June 2024 for 10-12 weeks
• Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor VISAs for this role
• An interest in the automotive and/or battery software
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink (and/ or Python)
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems and embedded C is a plus, but not essential
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
• Kind and conscientious

Benefits

• Experience working with a small, talented and cohesive team delivering exciting products
• Deep technical insight into automotive electrification and battery management
• Mentorship and training in battery software from our team of experts across the company
• Opportunity to present a poster about your work at the end of the programme
• Salary of £478 per week
• Central London location
• Flexible working hours