Master Thesis Work

Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. Through your thesis work you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one 

At Vehicle Engineering, our responsibility spans the entire chassis, interior, climate, body & exterior functions, mechanical Integration, and a range of vehicle attributes with impact on design and customer experience of our complete product. Across these domains and all development cycles, we will lead an effective delivery operation on a complete level in close sync with other Engineering units, functions, and stakeholders across the company.

This thesis work is within the area of Display Systems at Interior Systems.

This thesis project is part of a Vinnova-financed research project involving external research partners, with the project name "SCREENS II", which generally studies the impact on drivers of a vehicle's digital environment.

Objectives:
To study user/driver behavior with and without Augmented-Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD) by using an advanced eye-tracking and data collection system.

The scope of this project is limited to that part of the digital driver environment that is concerned with Head-Up Displays (HUDs) and, more specifically, Augmented-Reality Head-Up Displays (AR-HUDs). The project is intended as an in-vehicle, on-road study, and may also involve programming tasks for AR functions and visualizations in the AR-HUD.

It is recommended that two hands-on master students with computer science and user interaction backgrounds carry out this project together, where the combined skill set of the students is recommended to consist of the following:

•    Software/programming skills - for eye-tracking analysis, AR-visualizations, vehicle data communications, and similar

•    Hands-on experimentation and physical/optical/electrical measurement skills

•    Human factors/user-study skills

•    A driver's license is required for at least one of the students, but preferably for both

•    Strong communication skills for reporting and presenting technical findings

Support within these different skill sets will be provided by the Project Partners of the research project, as well as by relevant personnel within Volvo Cars.

This thesis work is intended to be carried out primarily on-site and not remotely, given the experimental/testing nature of the work. 

•    Tentative proposed thesis work period: 19th January 2026 to 26th of June 2026 (dates can be flexible with +/- 7 days)

•    Academic credits: equivalent to 30 ECTS 

•    Number of students: 1-2 students (2 students preferred)

Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you're inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready to take the next step?

Applications should include your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. Submit your CV in English. If you are 2 students submitting as a pair, you can combine your CVs into one PDF and submit a joint Cover Letter. 

Applications must be received no later than 12th December, 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact 
Siddhant Gupta at  

For specific questions about the position, please reach out to 

•    Hiring Manager Martin Albinsson,  

•    Technical Expert David Hermann,

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check. 

We welcome your application