Chief Engineer ADAS - Chennai

Chief Engineer ADAS Delivery

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers create advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

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Job Summary:

Our Software Technical Managers work across a talented global development team to plan and deliver advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and User Experience (UX) projects. In this role you will collaborate with the Customer and with internal stakeholders such as Systems Engineering, Validation and Algorithm development teams to ensure the quality and on-time delivery of the software.

Your Role:

• Technical leadership: Serve as the top technical expert for ADAS projects, overseeing the system architecture, component design, and integration of complex hardware and software. This includes the integration of sensor technologies like radar, LiDAR, and cameras.
• Program management Collaboration: Work with Software Program management teams throughout the project lifecycle, from defining initial system specifications to the final, full-scale deployment of ADAS features in production vehicles.
• Team management: Lead and mentor, cross-functional teams of engineers specializing in ADAS, embedded systems, software development and algorithm engineers.
• Validation and testing: Oversee the testing and validation of ADAS features, both in simulation and with real-world vehicle testing, to ensure they meet stringent safety, performance, and quality standards.
• Risk management: Identify and address potential technical program risks and issues, developing and executing mitigation plans to maintain project timelines to ensure timely software delivery.
• Compliance and quality: Ensure all ADAS development processes and products adhere to established industry safety standards, such as ISO 26262 for functional safety.

• Extensive experience in leading engineering functions and a proven track record in strategic engineering and ADAS development.
• Experience with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Parking & Radar Exposure
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, computer or related field of study)
• 18+ years of experience with embedded software development and exposure to automotive systems architecture

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong, results-oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of AUTOSAR/QNX

• You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network - you can do it here. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. Our team is our most valuable asset. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);