Working Student - Automotive Cybersecurity/Vulnerability Tool Development (Python) (m/f/d)

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Job Summary

Ready to turn your Python skills into real-world impact?

Join our team in the Stuttgart Design Center and help build a powerful Automotive Vulnerability Management Tool that enables engineers and cybersecurity specialists to manage security risks more effectively across the entire product lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity, software engineering, and automotive standards while working on a project that directly supports the security and reliability of future mobility solutions.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Python (clean coding practices, modules/packages, object-oriented programming, testing)
• Basic knowledge of Cybersecurity concepts (vulnerabilities, CVE, CWE, SBOM/dependencies) and Software Engineering principles (Git, code reviews, issue tracking, documentation) and/or the automotive industry
• Interest in ISO/SAE 21434 and vulnerability management processes across the product lifecycle
• Experience with data processing (Pandas), APIs, lightweight web applications (FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit), or databases such as SQLite and PostgreSQL
• Structured and self-driven way of working, with strong communication skills in English or German

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

As a Working Student at Flex in Stuttgart, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, including software engineers, cybersecurity experts, system architects, and project managers. You'll gain hands-on experience on a meaningful project while building skills that will support your future career in technology and engineering.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours to help you balance your studies and professional experience
• Company-sponsored English and German language courses to support your personal and career development
• Internal mentorship opportunities that connect you with experienced colleagues who can help guide your growth
• Hybrid and remote working options, depending on the role and project requirements
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability initiatives and community volunteering programs, allowing you to make a positive impact beyond your day-to-day work
• Access to employee assistance programs, including psychological support, childcare, eldercare, and other well-being resources

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What a typical day looks like:

• Design and develop a Python-based Automotive Vulnerability Management Tool that supports cybersecurity activities throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-production.
• Create and optimize workflows for collecting, organizing, assessing, and tracking security-related information, including CVEs, SBOMs, and software dependencies.
• Collaborate with Engineering and PSIRT teams to transform security data into actionable insights that support effective risk management and decision-making.
• Contribute to automotive cybersecurity compliance by developing solutions aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 and helping strengthen product security processes across projects.

Job Category

Intern

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