Chief Engineer - Intelligent Vehicle Dynamics Control

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.