Navigation on Pilot (NOP) Lead System Engineer ADAS/AD

Navigation on Pilot (NOP) Lead System Engineer ADAS/AD

Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Posted on 07/06/2026

VinFastis a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.

The Navigation on Pilot (NOP) Lead SystemEngineer ADAS/AD will provide technical leadership in the development of navigation-integrated advanced driver assistance systems . This rolefocuses on features like Navigation on Pilot (NOP), automated lane changes,navigation-based speed adjustments, and geofencing capabilities, ensuring seamlessfunctionality throughout the V-model development cycle (requirements,design, implementation, and testing).

You will ensure the delivery of these featuresby the Start of Production (SOP), meeting quality, timing, and budgettargets . This position emphasizes collaboration with internal andexternal stakeholders to meet program milestones and releaseschedules , focusing on safety , compliance , end-usersatisfaction and feature homologation .

As a leader, you will shape the strategicdirection of navigation-integrated systems like NOP, contributing directlyto the organization’s innovation and competitiveness in ADAS/ADtechnology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technicalleadership for the development of Navigation on Pilot (NOP) features,ensuring the timely delivery of critical milestones .
• Define and synchronize NOP-specificarchitecture at the vehicle level , integrating components like maps,E-horizon, radars, cameras, and chassis systems.
• Lead cross-functionalteams and manage supplier relationships to achieve featureperformance goals within allocated resources.
• Oversee the design andintegration of key functionalities , such as:
• Automated Lane changes.
• Driver monitoring and handoffprocesses.
• Geofenced activation andfeature scalability.
• Approve design conceptsand supplier deliverables for NOP-related features, ensuring they meetsafety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct vehicle-leveltesting and analysis to validate NOP performance , identifying andimplementing improvements.
• Ensure compliance withsafety standards like ISO 26262 and SOTIF , as well as industry-specificregulations for NOP systems.
• Facilitate structuredproblem-solving processes to address technical challenges efficiently.
• Provide system-level DFMEAinputs and ensure risk assessments are documented and managed.
• Participate in continuousimprovement efforts to enhance development processes, product quality, andteam collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s ordegree or PHD in software engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics ,or a related field, with significant experience in navigation-based ADAS/ADfeatures.
• Proven experience in leadingtechnical teams and managing the development of navigation-integratedsystems like NOP.
• Strong understanding of automotiveelectronics , ADAS/AD sensor fusion , and navigation systemintegration .
• Knowledge of standards suchas ISO 26262, SOTIF, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with navigation-linkedautonomous systems, including lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, andgeofencing.

• Advanced expertise inautomotive network technologies (CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet,AUTOSAR).
• Experience in designingsystems for navigation-guided features , such as lane change automation andhighway assistance.
• Proficiency in systemengineering tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, IBM Rhapsody) andrequirement management platforms (e.g., DOORS, Codebeamer).
• Basic programming knowledge(Python or similar) for task automation and tool integration.

• Proficiency in MS Office,particularly Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge ofsystem engineering modeling languages like SysML and UML .

• Strong leadership and teammotivation abilities , with proven experience moderating and guidingcross-functional teams.
• Excellent communicationskills for presenting technical topics to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, with a high degreeof tenacity and a pragmatic approach to challenges.
• Fluent in English; locallanguage proficiency is an advantage for non-English speaking regions.
• Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups13th-month salary & performance bonuses to reward your contributions
• Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool...
• Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain