Chief Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics Controls

Huawei Research Center Germany; München; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative culture

Company canteen

Training opportunities

Diverse international team

Autonomous work

Job summary

Huawei's Munich Research Center is seeking a Chief Engineer in Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics to lead advanced vehicle dynamics research and the development of control architectures for autonomous and electric vehicles.

The role demands 15+ years' leadership in vehicle dynamics, a Master’s or higher degree in a related field, and a proven track record of delivering complex programs. You will collaborate with global teams, report to HQ, and travel internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading technical teams in vehicle dynamics or related automotive systems.
• Master’s or higher degree in Automotive Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and engineering management with successful delivery of programs.
• Excellent communication and management skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel to China (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects focusing on advanced control architectures and new x-by-wire actuators.
• Generate insights on vehicle and chassis technologies and develop mid-to-long-term roadmaps.
• Build academic and industry cooperation within Europe and leverage German automotive expertise.
• Collaborate with HQ executives to drive vehicle performance strategy.
• Oversee daily team management, development, and project management.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Control systems

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Automotive Engineering or Control Systems

Job description

Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

In the Automotive Engineering Laboratory, we are now looking for a:

- Vehicle Dynamics Controls (m/f/d)

We are seeking a Chief Engineer in Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics to enhance 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.

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

Your mission

• 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.

Your profile

• A 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).

Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 208,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.