Are you all about science and technology? Would you like to work in a meaningful role with real responsibility and excellent learning opportunities? Do you want to work with superb colleagues who are experts in their field to drive a sustainable future and tackle the greatest challenges of our time? VTT might be just the place for you.  

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for a Research Trainee to join our Automated Vehicles team. Join us - and let’s make an impact together!

As a research trainee, your primary goals include developing software for automated vehicle sensing systems and programming functionalities for vehicle controls. The aim is to create software IP that enhances automated vehicle operation in challenging edge cases, such as adverse weather conditions. In this role, the aim is also to conduct your master's thesis. 

Our Automated Vehicle team focuses on enhancing situational awareness and environmental perception in adverse weather by integrating diverse sensors, embedded hardware, and AI-driven data processing to improve robustness and minimize downtime. Additionally, we establish remote operation centres for diagnostics and fleet supervision, ensuring efficient management and maintenance of automated vehicles.

As Research Trainee, you will:

• Design advanced signal processing algorithms to filter and analyse data efficiently.
• Integrate heterogeneous sensors, embedded hardware, and data processing algorithms to enhance system robustness.
• Optimize and customize software stacks for automated vehicle perception, positioning, and connectivity.
• Develop innovative software IP with potential for patenting and future technological advancements.
• Conduct your master's thesis work. 

Who we are looking for:

• You are a motivated and innovative individual with a passion for automated vehicle technologies.
• You have problem-solving skills.
• You have a background in software development.
• You have experience with sensor integration and AI-driven data processing.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• We value ambition and a proactive mindset, as well as a strong willingness to explore next-generation automated vehicle technologies for mobile machinery and automotive applications.

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organization, we are on a mission to bring exponential hope to the world by joining together people, businesses, science, and technology. We tackle the biggest challenges of our time – from climate change and resource sufficiency to industrial renewal and smart healthcare – and turn them into sustainable growth. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Career opportunities, top-level mentors. At VTT, young professionals' skills are appreciated and supported with the opportunity to learn from the top experts in their field. You'll discover our community of over 2300 experts representing 60 nationalities working across cutting-edge areas of science and technology.
• Meaningful projects, real responsibility. At VTT, young talents can take on meaningful research projects or support researchers' work. We treat young talents as equals and give you real responsibility from the start. VTT is a caring employer that supports your growth and work-life balance and offers a range of well-being services.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application (with your transcript of records) via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 14 September 2025. We will process applications as they come in, and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Interested and want to know more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Matti Kutila, matti.kutila@vtt.fi, tel. +358 40 820 8334.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Niittyhaankatu 11, Tampere. No regular remote working option due to laboratory environment.