Thesis Work - Chaos engineering in the core system

Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars

Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by authoring your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization, you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. All thesis projects are arranged in business-critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company's purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable, and personal way – from day one!

Background

Chaos engineering is a term coined up by Netflix in 2015. It is the discipline of experimenting on a system in a production like environment to build confidence in the system's capability to withstand turbulent and unexpected conditions. This process makes for more comprehensive and effective vulnerability testing, which benefits the end customer and the organization.

Scope

We want to experiment with faults on the core system and specifically on the network domain. We want to cause network failures, or alter the network performance (e.g., jitter, latency, packet replication, etc.), and see how the system behaves. As part of this activity, we will build a modified system rig, where the core network (ethernet) performance is dynamically modified during the test runtime and assert whether the system is reliable during the non-optimal behavior duration of the core network.

Core system is the car's nervous system where all communication is happening inside the car. It consists of various processors operating in multiple different networking domains (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and it is responsible for data (frame) routing, and decision making.

Relevant technical domains: Verification and Validation testing, System safety, Cybersecurity, System availability, System reliability

What you´ll bring

• Basic detective skills. Demystifying complex constructs into their basic building blocks is a plus
• Basic knowledge of networking tools such as ip, iptables, tc?
• Python/shell scripting, appreciation on tools such as black, ruff or shellcheck.
• Background in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, or another relevant field.
• (optional) A partner! We believe in excellence through collaboration and thus we would like to have at least two people collaborating for this thesis. If you do not have a partner do not worry, we can also match you.

Duration 

• The work to start in 2024 (exact date to be discussed)
• The duration for this thesis work is 20-24 weeks. (full time/part time).
• 15-30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University, depending on individual scope.
• This thesis work will be conducted at Volvo Cars Gothenburg/Lund.
• This thesis work is to be conducted by 1-2 students. If you apply as a pair, make sure both of you submit your applications. 
• Office, computer, and software will be organized by Volvo Cars, in co-operation with your university.

Be part of the change – apply today!

We’d love to receive and review your application. Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Attach your CV and personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.

Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2023-12-15.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

If you want more information about the project or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to:

Manager, Dania Badeie dania.badeie@volvocars.com

Supervisor, Nikolaos Korkakakis nikolaos.korkakakis@volvocars.com

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

 
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.