Chief Engineer Vehicle Dynamics Controls

European Tech Recruit; München; Vor Ort; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

European Tech Recruit are partnering with a Munich-based multinational telecoms and software R&D company to hire a Chief Engineer Vehicle Dynamics Controls. The role focuses on advancing autonomous and electric vehicle performance via advanced control architectures and x-by-wire systems.

You will lead a diverse, international team, set technology roadmaps, manage projects, and collaborate with global R&D with travel to China about 20%.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience developing control systems for vehicle dynamics or automotive systems.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and engineering management.
• Fluent English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead R&D projects on advanced control architectures and new x-by-wire actuators and sensors to enhance autonomous and electric vehicles.
• Develop mid-to-long-term technology roadmaps and publish industry insights.
• Coordinate academic and industry cooperation across Europe leveraging vehicle dynamics expertise in the German automotive sector.
• Partner with HQ executives to drive vehicle performance strategy and emphasize intelligent vehicle control across the organization.
• Oversee daily team management including people development, team building, and project delivery.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Project management

Team management

English fluency

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Automotive Eng

Control Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Engineer Vehicle Dynamics Controls

European Tech Recruit are working closely with a multinational Telecommunications & SW R&D company, based in Munich, who are looking for a talented Chief Engineer Vehicle Dynamics Controls to join their team.

In this role you will focus on enhancing driving safety, stability, and overall vehicle performance.

The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience in leading technical teams, along with a deep expertise in vehicle dynamics, including advanced control architectures utilizing modern x-by-wire systems and next-generation sensors.

This team focuses on emerging technology trends and architectures within intelligent vehicle dynamics. In this multidisciplinary role, you will collaborate closely with global research and development communities.

Responsibilities as Chief Engineer Vehicle Dynamics Controls:

• Lead research and development projects focusing on advanced control architectures (e.g., collaborative, domain, and AI control), new x-by-wire actuators, and novel sensors to continuously enhance the core competitiveness of autonomous and electric vehicles.
• Generate insights into new vehicle and chassis hardware/software technologies, author reports on the current industry state and trends, and develop mid-to-long-term technology roadmaps.
• Build academic and industry cooperation within Europe and fully leverage the advantages of the vehicle dynamics expertise in the German automotive industry.
• Work with HQ executives to drive the vehicle performance strategy, strengthening and highlighting the importance of intelligent vehicle control across the organization.
• Be responsible for daily team management, including employees' long-term development, team building, and project management.

Requirements:

• Master's or higher degree in Automotive Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field, with a specialization in vehicle dynamics or control theory.
• 15+ years of experience in developing control systems for vehicle dynamics or related automotive systems.
• A proven track record of technical leadership and engineering management, with a history of successful delivery and launched programs.
• Excellent communication and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments under pressure and tight deadlines.
• A team player who thrives in an international environment. Fluent communication skills in English are essential.
• Willingness and availability to travel to China (approximately 20% of the time).

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