ETAS Documentation User Experience Intern - 12 Month Placement

Tomorrow’s cars will be defined by software and here at ETAS we are at the forefront of this evolution to the software-defined vehicle. The solutions we are developing today will enable millions of cars to get closer to the dream of Autonomous Driving.

We are the experts in the industry and together we have decades of experience in software architecture, embedded development, agile methodologies, and test-driven development. Alongside our parent company Robert Bosch, we share the values of a better world for everyone and our common mission - Invented for Life.

Join an established documentation team at ETAS, a world leader in automotive software. Our team's shared goal is to develop and deliver world-class documentation and user-focused resources for our AUTOSAR Classic development tools, which are used by automotive engineers globally. 

This is more than just a documentation role. We are looking for an individual passionate about the intersection of technical writing and User Experience (UX). You will not only create clear, concise content but also champion the user's needs, ensuring our resources are intuitive, accessible, and genuinely helpful. 

We follow an end-to-end process for developing our materials, embracing industry-leading Design Sprint methodologies and Agile working practices. You will be given real-world tasks and responsibility for your own deliverables, with the full support and mentorship of a collaborative team. 

What You'll Be Responsible For: 

• Create, review, and refine technical documentation for our AUTOSAR software portfolio. 

• Transform complex technical information from software developers and engineers into clear, easy-to-understand content for our end-users. 

• Manage documentation in a version control system (e.g., Git). 

• Conduct usability testing on our documentation with end-users to gather feedback and drive improvements. 

• Assist in developing the information architecture for our documentation portal, ensuring content is logically structured and easy to find. 

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary product development team (software engineers, testers, and product managers) to ensure objectives are met. 

• Communicate complex ideas and solutions clearly using the appropriate tools. 

Essential Qualifications & Skills: 

• Currently studying for a degree in a relevant discipline such as Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Engineering, or User Experience/HCI. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 

• A natural and enthusiastic problem-solver. 

• A willingness to learn new and complex technologies within the automotive software domain. 

• Comfortable working as part of an international, multi-cultural team. 

• Ability to manage and prioritise your work effectively. 

• The ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning. 

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with a plaintext markup language like reStructuredText (rST) or Markdown. 

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git. 

• An interest in or exposure to automotive technology, embedded systems, or the AUTOSAR standard. 

This is a 12-month internship beginning in July 2026. This position is open to undergraduate students who are required to partake in a work placement as part of their course.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK when you start your placement and for the full duration of your placement. Please note your placement must be directly relevant to your course to comply with visa requirements.

Before attending an interview for this position, you must inform your Faculty/School Placement Officer, and we strongly suggest you check you are eligible for a placement before you apply.

ETAS are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we are happy to make accommodations within the interview process to make it an inclusive experience for all.