Tata Motors- Customized and Configurable Lite SOA-Based RTOS with Open Middleware- Tata Global Internships
Tata Global Internships- Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles- This internship is a part of Tata Global Internships in India under Tata Group with Tata Motors.
Project Title
Customized and Configurable Lite SOA-Based RTOS with Open Middleware
Foremost Issue to be Resolved
How can TML develop a lightweight, service-oriented RTOS integrated with open middleware to reduce software complexity, accelerate OTA updates, and enable software-defined architectures for next-generation ECUs and IoT devices?
Context
Next-generation ECUs and IoT devices demand:
- High modularity and reusability
- Scalable compute footprint
- IPC/service discovery interoperability
- Standardized middleware integration (SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT, CAN-FD gateways)
Current Challenges for CV Manufacturers:
- Legacy software stacks with slow, costly update cycles
- Heavy OS and middleware maintenance
- High development cost and complexity
- Difficulty integrating SDV-ready architectures
A Lite SOA-RTOS environment can address these challenges by enabling:
- Modular architecture for easy updates
- Open middleware integration for interoperability
- Reduced footprint for cost efficiency
Scope
In Scope:
- Benchmark leading RTOS platforms for:
- Service-oriented modularity
- IPC and middleware adaptability
- Security and safety mechanisms (ASIL-B preferred)
- Define gaps and propose enhancements
- Develop architecture proposal and integration strategy with open middleware
Out of Scope:
- Full-scale commercial deployment
- Hardware prototyping
Deliverables
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Phase 1: Architecture Benchmark & Gap Analysis
- Compare RTOS platforms for modularity, IPC, middleware adaptability, and safety/security
- Phase 2: Benchmark matrix and architecture proposal
- Phase 3: Integration plan with open middleware stack (SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT)
- Phase 4: Cost/maintenance comparison and deployment toolkit
- Phase 5: Lite OS demonstrator (conceptual or simulated)
Category
Automotive Software Architecture & Embedded Systems
Expected Skills
- Embedded systems and RTOS fundamentals
- Knowledge of SOA principles and middleware protocols (SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT)
- Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL levels)
- Strong analytical and benchmarking skills
Minimum Requirements
- Background in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Exposure to embedded software development and automotive communication protocols
- Ability to work with simulation tools and prepare architecture proposals
Responsibilities
- Conduct RTOS benchmarking and gap analysis
- Propose architecture enhancements for modularity and scalability
- Develop integration strategy with open middleware
- Prepare technical reports and conceptual demonstrator