ROLE: Chief Engineer - Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics Control

LOCATION: Munich

LEVEL: Chief Engineer / Technical Leadership

About the Opportunity

A leading global technology and advanced mobility research organisation is seeking a Chief Engineer - Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics Control to drive the next generation of vehicle motion control systems for highly automated and electrified vehicles.

Based within a European advanced engineering and research centre, this role will shape future vehicle dynamics architectures, combining innovative control strategies, x-by-wire technologies and intelligent sensing systems to deliver step-change improvements in vehicle safety, stability and performance.

This is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in vehicle dynamics controls, strategic technology planning, and the development of high-performing engineering teams within an international R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

Lead the research and development of advanced vehicle dynamics control technologies, including integrated chassis control, intelligent control architectures, AI-driven control strategies and next-generation x-by-wire systems.
Define future technology directions across vehicle motion control, evaluating emerging hardware and software innovations relevant to autonomous and electric vehicle platforms.
Develop technology roadmaps that support both short-term product objectives and long-term research strategies.
Drive innovation in sensing technologies, control architectures and system integration to enhance overall vehicle performance and safety.

Strategic Research & Industry Engagement

Monitor industry developments, competitive technologies and academic research trends in vehicle dynamics and chassis systems.
Produce technical assessments, market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Establish and maintain collaborations with leading universities, research institutes and automotive industry partners across Europe.
Represent the organisation within relevant technical forums, industry bodies and research networks.

Technical & People Leadership

Provide technical direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Lead cross-functional research programmes from concept through technology maturation.
Partner with global engineering leadership to define and execute vehicle dynamics and performance strategies.
Support team development, succession planning, capability building and project delivery excellence.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

Master's degree or PhD in Automotive Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
15+ years of experience in vehicle dynamics, chassis control systems or advanced automotive control system development.
Recognised expertise in one or more of the following:
Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control
Chassis Control Systems
Motion Control
Steer-by-Wire
Brake-by-Wire
Active Suspension
Torque Vectoring
Vehicle Stability Control
AI-driven Vehicle Control Systems
Demonstrated success leading technical teams and delivering advanced vehicle control technologies into production or pre-production programmes.
Strong understanding of modern vehicle E/E architectures and software-defined vehicle trends.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong technical depth and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and leadership skills within international and multicultural environments.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced research setting.
Collaborative leader with a passion for innovation and technology development.
Fluent English communication skills.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel internationally as required (approximately 20%).

What's on Offer

Opportunity to define future intelligent vehicle dynamics technologies for next-generation mobility platforms.
Influence at a strategic level within a globally connected research and engineering organisation.
Access to world-class research networks, academic collaborations and advanced development programmes.
A highly international environment focused on innovation, technical excellence and long-term technology leadership.
Competitive remuneration and executive-level career development opportunities.

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