Master Thesis - Vehicle Motion Control

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Student

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

Are you passionate about advanced control systems, vehicle dynamics, and the future of electrified transportation? Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) invites two ambitious Master’s students to join our team in Lundby for a cutting-edge thesis project focused on integrated vehicle motion control for heavy commercial vehicle combinations.

Who are you?

We are seeking two students with a solid background in control theory, vehicle dynamics, and signal processing. Interest in mathematical modeling is highly valued. Experience with MATLAB is required, as it will be the primary development environment. The ideal candidates will have a control analysis profile and excellent mathematical skills. 

What’s in it for you?

  • Dedicated support from experienced supervisors. 
  • Opportunity to contribute to Volvo’s vital goals and make a real impact. 
  • A collaborative environment that supports both your academic and professional growth. 

Ready for the next move?

If you are ready to take on this challenge and help shape the future of heavy vehicle motion control, send your application via our website. Join Volvo GTT and drive innovation in vehicle dynamics!

Practical information: 

 

Start Time: January 2026 

Location: Volvo GTT Lundby, Gothenburg, Sweden 

 

Supervisors and Examiner: 

Esteban Gelso (esteban.gelso@volvo.com) – Volvo GTT 

Maliheh Sadeghi Kati (maliheh.sadeghi.kati@volvo.com) – Volvo GTT 

Jonas Fredriksson – Chalmers 

 

Last application date: November 30, 2025 


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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Technology
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  26465

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.