Radar Component Owner (all genders) - BTV

Join us as an Radar Component Owner (all genders) - BTVin our Autonomous Driving team and help shape the future of autonomous mobility!

The Hardware Development Team is responsible for the end-to-end development of all key hardware components of the Self-Driving System (SDS), including cameras, radars, lidars, and high-performance compute platforms. We collaborate closely with national and international partners, Tier-1 suppliers, and diverse stakeholders across the Volkswagen Group to deliver robust, future-ready hardware solutions for autonomous driving. 

In this role, you serve as the OEM-side Radar Component Owner (Bauteilverantwortlicher – BTV) with full responsibility for the SDS radar sensors across all development phases.

What you will do

Technical Expertise

• Background in radar sensor technology including RF, interfaces, calibration and validation
• Profound experience of component responsibility (BTV) activities such as requirement engineering, testing, project management and release procedures within the automotive branch with automotive standards
• Strong knowledge of OEM development processes such as PEP, ASPICE and corporate release procedures
• Advanced knowledge of corporate tools for requirements, change and quality management
• Understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and SOTIF

Responsibilities – Component Ownership

• Full accountability for the radar technical maturity, compliance and project delivery status from concept to SOP
• Acting as the primary cross-sectional interface between development, quality, safety, security, integration, procurement, functional teams and production
• Oversee the radar sensor throughout the entire product development process, ensuring alignment with all VW/MOIA milestone requirements, including the derivation, tracking, and timely delivery of supplier work products (e.g., requirements documents, design data, safety artifacts, verification reports) for each relevant release gate
• Lead technical reviews and steer international Tier-1 suppliers

Testing & Validation (Supplier Management)

• Lead planning and tracking of all validation activities for hardware and software including radar test benches for KPI tests, simulations and vehicle integration tests
• Define and maintain of all DV/PV requirements and reporting requirements
• Ensure traceability and coverage to all safety, performance, and homologation requirements

Documentation & Processes

• Create and refine specifications, requirements documents, verification plans and maintaincomponent approval processes using corporate tools
• Ensure supplier documentation completeness and audit readiness
• Contribute to design reviews, safety analysis, FMEAs, and milestone reviews

What will help you to fulfill your role 

• A university degree in electronics, engineering or similar and professional experience in the automotive industry
• Strong communication skills in German and English
• High degree of ownership and proactive working style
• Team-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration abilities
• A structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
• Confident stakeholder communication with internal teams and international suppliers

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds— even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Our benefits in a nutshell

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration! 
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.) 
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup 
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog!
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing 
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes 
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops 
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option 
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.) 
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here.

Be who you are!

We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA, we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.

In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees. Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.

Our Future Work model

Since we love to collaborate, it is clear to us that we don't want to become a fully remote company, but we also don't need to spend every day of the week in the office to do a great job.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for the teams and the individuals with as much self-determination as possible.

Get more insights on how we work on our blog to find out more about our hiring process or follow us on Instagram for a look inside MOIA. 

Who we are

At MOIA we’re reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.

We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city’s public transport system since 2023. Since launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving. 

With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works together toward that shared mission. 

MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.

Your application to MOIA

We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us keep a human touch and better evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.

To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role. Additionally, we anonymize applications during the initial review phase by removing personally identifiable information. This ensures that our evaluation focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential – supporting a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.