Consultant (m,w,d) AD-Validation PM - SAE L4 Automated Driving & E2E AI Systems

What you'll do

• Lead and structure SAE Level 4 autonomous driving validation programs across the full development lifecycle, from concept phase to series readiness, homologation and operations
• Define and operationalize holistic validation strategies for E2E AI‑based AD systems, combining scenario‑based testing, data‑driven validation, simulation, and real‑world testing
• Translate regulatory, safety and quality requirements (ASPICE, ISO 26262, SOTIF, homologation, ISO PAS 8800) into executable validation concepts, KPIs and release criteria
• Analyze the validation implications of key AD system components, including camera, radar, lidar, sensor fusion, localization, prediction, planning, control, data pipelines and runtime monitoring
• Analyze / orchestrate SiL, HiL, MiL and vehicle‑level testing and ensure seamless integration into automated CI/CD pipelines
• Drive scalable validation approaches for AI models (incl. coverage metrics, corner‑case detection, data curation strategies, and confidence arguments)
• Define AI model validation KPIs and acceptance thresholds, including scenario coverage, ODD coverage, perception and planning performance, uncertainty calibration, robustness, latency, temporal consistency, rare‑event behavior and regression stability
• Align validation scope and evidence with Type Approval and AD Safety Management Systems (AD‑SMS)
• Act as central interface between AI development teams, system engineers, toolchain providers, test organizations, and external stakeholders (e.g. authorities, partners, suppliers)
• Manage stakeholders at program and management level, including reporting, risk management, decision preparation and escalation
• Proactively identify validation risks related to AI behavior, operational design domain (ODD) boundaries, and system interactions

Who you are

• A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts for autonomous driving, including E2E vision-heavy approaches, data‑driven development and AI‑specific validation challenges
• Deep understanding of the validation challenges of SAE Level 4 automated driving systems, including ODD definition, scenario coverage, residual risk assessment, safety case development and evidence‑based release decisions
• Hands‑on experience with Simulations, SiL and HiL testing, ideally integrated into automated CI/CD environments
• Strong technical understanding of AD system architectures, including modular pipelines, E2E AI models and hybrid architectures, as well as their impact on validation strategy and safety argumentation
• Practical knowledge of camera, radar and lidar sensor characteristics, sensor fusion principles, calibration, synchronization, degradation effects and typical failure modes relevant for AD validation
• Proven track record in high‑reliability industries (automotive, aerospace, medical), with deep exposure to ASPICE, ISO 26262, SOTIF and homologation processes
• Strong analytical and structuring skills to translate abstract safety, regulatory and AI risks into concrete validation strategies
• Ability to work proactively and independently in agile, cross‑functional teams, lead validation initiatives, and align multiple internal and external stakeholders