Master Thesis Evaluation of Hardware-Accelerated MACsec for Secure gPTP in Automotive TSN Networks

Bosch Group · Schwieberdingen, BW, Germany

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-14
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
• You will set up an automotive Ethernet network supporting gPTP and hardware-accelerated MACsec.

• As part of the validation process, you will verify that gPTP communication is effectively protected by MACsec and operates correctly.

• In addition, you will quantify the impact on clock offset, peer delay, synchronization stability, convergence, latency, and jitter.

• Where feasible, you will compare hardware MACsec with a Linux software-MACsec reference implementation.

Qualifications
• Education: Master studies in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Communications, or a comparable engineering discipline with very good grades

• Experience and Knowledge: solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python; good knowledge of Linux and embedded systems; proven involvement in a student project and/or internship

• Personality and Working Practice: you are motivated to work on a research-oriented engineering topic and eager to discuss technical challenges and results with strong communication skills

• Work Routine: our hybrid model provides you with a balanced mix of on-site presence and flexible remote work (60% office and 40% remote)

• Enthusiasm: passionate about exploring new networking technologies, hardware platforms, and technical documentation

• Languages: fluent in English; German is a plus

Additional Information
Start: according to prior agreement

Duration: 6 months
Requirement for this thesis is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.
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