About the role#
This internship offers a bridge between real-world vehicle physics and virtual simulation. You will learn the BeamNG vehicle creation pipeline by building a Formula Student race car model and tuning it for dynamic disciplines such as skidpad, acceleration, autocross, and endurance. Beyond technical development, you will create documentation, guides, and tutorials to serve as a reference for future Formula Student teams using BeamNG for virtual testing and setup evaluation.
What you'll do#
- Develop the physics model of a Formula Student race car using JBeam.
- Create or adapt the vehicle 3D mesh for visual representation.
- Select and integrate chassis, suspension, wheel, and powertrain configurations.
- Implement simulation scenarios for core Formula Student dynamic events.
- Develop documentation and tutorials to support future Formula Student teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Active or past involvement in a Formula Student team, ideally in chassis and suspension design or vehicle dynamics simulation.
- Familiarity with the Formula Student rulebook and design constraints.
- Eagerness to learn text-based physics configuration (JBeam) and basic scripting.
- Ability to explain complex engineering problems clearly in written form.
- Familiarity with BeamNG, VSCode, Blender, or GIT/SVN is an advantage but not mandatory.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, paid, full-time internship position.
- The role is available on a rolling basis.
About BeamNG GmbH
BeamNG GmbH develops a proprietary soft-body physics engine for real-time vehicle dynamics and damage simulation. Founded in 2013, the company maintains headquarters in Bremen, Germany, and employs a distributed team across international locations. Its primary product, BeamNG.drive, serves the entertainment sector, while the BeamNG.tech version supports academic and commercial research. The company currently employs between 51 and 200 people.
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