Senior Principal Discipline Engineer (m/f/d)

Valeo; Créteil; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Valeo invites a Senior Principal Discipline Engineer to lead advanced ADAS system design and E/E architecture development in a global automotive environment. You will liaise with OEMs and regional teams, define architectures, and contribute to cross‑functional governance and strategic planning.

You will mentor engineers, drive long‑term product vision, and foster innovation across disciplines. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and delivering high‑quality solutions within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Extensive experience with complex ADAS systems and vehicle E/E architectures.
• Experience with Valeo’s key strategic partners is a plus.
• Experience in IVI products and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Customer liaison with OEMs and regional offices through technical expertise.
• Develop and analyze complex ADAS systems and define system architectures.
• Chair cross‑domain committees to review cross‑PL solutions during RFIs/RFQs.
• Benchmark E/E topologies and propose concepts for Valeo Roadmap and SPP.
• Lead and mentor teams to ensure engineering excellence and long‑term vision.

Skills

Customer liaison

Advanced system analysis

Leadership & mentoring

Systems thinking

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Principal Discipline Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Bietigheim.

Responsibilities

• Customer Liaison: Build strong bonds with OEMs in coordination with the Customer/Regional offices through technical expertise.
• Advanced System Analysis and Design: Develop technical expertise in the analysis of complex ADAS systems. This includes defining system architectures through structured analysis of System Use Cases.
• Governance, Standards & Intellectual Property: Establish and chair cross-domain expert committees to define and review cross-PL system solutions during complex RFIs/RFQs.
• SPP & Roadmap: Benchmark systems and E/E topologies, proposing innovative concepts for the Valeo System Roadmap and Strategic Product Planning (SPP).
• Leadership & Mentoring: Actively develop the team’s technical capabilities through line management or functional leadership, offering mentoring and challenging technical choices to ensure engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in the development of complex ADAS systems and vehicle E/E architectures, including significant contributions to successful project awards.
• Experience with Valeo’s current key strategic partners is a plus.
• Experience in the development of IVI (Infotainment) products and related technologies.
• Proven track record in direct people management and leading cross‑functional R&D projects.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, align organizations, and bridge silos.
• A systems‑thinking mindset with the ability to develop a long‑term product vision driven by customer needs.
• Strong networking skills across all levels of hierarchy and throughout a global organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation package. Performance‑related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).
• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
• Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family‑friendly environment.
• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
• Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.
• The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Schedule and Employment

• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular

Contact

Your contact person: Alessa KNAPP; [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.

Company Overview

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving.

Why Valeo

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.