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Hello! 👋

I'm Maximilian Leitenstern

Software Engineer | Research Scientist

About Me

I'm a passionate software engineer for real-world deployment of autonomous systems, specialized on Localization, Mapping and SLAM. I'm experienced in C++ and Python, and have a strong background in mechanical engineering.

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Experience

Research Associate

Chair of Automotive Technology

Oct 2023 - Present
  • Research Areas: Localization, Mapping, SLAM for autonomous racecars
  • Projects: TUM Autonomous Motorsport

Working Student

BMW Group

Apr 2021 - Jul 2022
  • Research on electric motors and batteries for electric vehicles
  • Implemented data analysis pipelines using Python

Head of Suspension & Development Engineer

TUfast e.V.

Oct 2018 - August 2021
  • Concept development for racecar eb019
  • Leading a team of 10+ members in the suspension department
  • Construction and analysis of strength/stiffness
  • Assembly and testing of suspension components
  • Data analysis and testing

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

2023 - 2027
  • Research on Localization, Mapping and SLAM for autonomous racecars

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

2021 - 2023
  • Master thesis topic: HD-Mapping for Autonomous Driving: Multi-Information Fusion for a Scalable Mapping Pipeline
  • Semster thesis topic: Development of a Vehicle Model for the Categorization of Road Conditions with Regard to Driving Comfort

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of California, San Diego

2022 - 2022
  • Semster abroad

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

2017 - 2021
  • Thesis Topic: Implementation of an Unscented Kalman Filter for the Estimation of the Tire-Road Fristion Potential of an Autonomous Racecar