Function Owner Radar (m/w/d) - Product Line Detect

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.

We are looking for YOU as Function Owner Radar (m/w/d) - Product Line Detect for our location in Bietigheim .

These Challenges Await You

• Truck-Specific Requirement Engineering: Define and manage functional requirements specific to the truck market, including Blind Spot Information Systems (BSIS - UN R151) and Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS - UN R159).
• Functional Architecture: Adapt radar sensing strategies to account for truck-specific geometries, such as long wheelbases, high mounting positions, and articulated vehicle dynamics (tractor-trailer coordination).
• Customer Technical Interface: Serve as the primary technical contact for Truck OEMs to capture specific use cases (e.g., trailer detection, rear-ward monitoring, and docking maneuvers) and translate them into system specifications.
• Functional Safety & Regulation: Ensure that the radar system complies with heavy-duty vehicle safety standards and specific European/Global regulations for commercial vehicle safety.
• Validation Strategy: Define and oversee the validation plan for truck functions, including specific test maneuvers for articulated vehicles and multi-sensor configurations (e.g., side-looking radars).
• Product Adaptation: Collaborate with the hardware and software teams to ensure the radar product meets the increased durability, voltage (24V), and environmental requirements of the trucking industry.

You Inspire Us With That

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• System Engineering Experience: Proven track record as a Function Owner or System Engineer in the ADAS domain, with experience in requirement management tools such as DOORS.
• Truck Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial vehicle architectures, including pneumatic systems, 24V electrical systems, and vehicle communication protocols (J1939).
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with international regulations for heavy-duty vehicles such as GSR II requirements for trucks.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation and presentation skills to drive technical discussions with global truck manufacturers.

Why Valeo

• Compensation package includes performance-related salary components and company pension scheme allowance.
• Career development opportunities worldwide.
• Benefits include allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and family-friendly environment support.
• Flexibility with working models that harmonize professional and private life.
• Work environment with flat hierarchies and modern working methods providing an innovative environment.
• Commitment to working on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Good To Know

• Contact person: Julia Mittelmaier /
• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.
• For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website.