Valeo
Automotive
SeniorSystemEngineer(FunctionalOwner)-RADAR
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“Senior System Engineer (Functional Owner) - RADAR at Valeo. Skills: automotive radar systems, radar fundamentals, Radar Blockage Detection, sensor degradation detection. Own the full lifecycle of assigned radar functionalities. Define and develop system-level radar requirements and functional concepts”
What You'll Achieve.
take end-to-end ownership of key radar sensing functionalities for next-generation ADAS solutions; contributing directly to the future of intelligent and autonomous mobility
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills; design robust detection strategies; proactively identify and escalate technical blockers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, or related technical field, Several years of experience in automotive system engineering, hands-on experience with radar systems, Solid knowledge of radar fundamentals and sensing principles, Experience with system-level functional development and technical ownership, analytical and problem-solving skills, Proactive mindset with high level of accountability, Experience working in cross-functional international engineering environments, Professional level of English
Nice to Have
Radar Blockage Detection / sensor degradation detection is highly preferred, ADAS / autonomous driving experience, Knowledge of ISO 26262 / ASPICE, Experience with validation methodologies and requirement engineering
What You'll Do.
Own the full lifecycle of assigned radar functionalities
Define and develop system-level radar requirements and functional concepts
Lead development of Radar Blockage Detection functions for detecting sensor obstruction caused by environmental conditions
Apply understanding of radar fundamentals
including signal propagation
and performance analysis
Analyze radar performance degradation and design robust detection strategies
and performance reporting
Create and maintain technical documentation and design specifications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with software, mechatronics, system validation; Experience working in cross-functional international engineering environments
Communication Scope
Professional level of English
Process & Methodology
technical ownership
Full Job Description
Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. We are looking for an experienced **Senior System Engineer / Functional Owner** to join our Radar Engineering team in Prague and **take end-to-end ownership of key radar sensing functionalities for next-generation ADAS solutions.** This role is ideal for a senior candidate with strong experience in **automotive radar systems** , solid understanding of **radar fundamentals** , and hands-on exposure to **Radar Blockage Detection** or sensor degradation detection functions. As part of our Radar competence center, you will drive the development of advanced radar functionalities from concept definition through validation and industrialization, contributing directly to the future of intelligent and autonomous mobility. **Key Activities** * Own the full lifecycle of assigned radar functionalities * Define and develop system-level radar requirements and functional concepts * Lead development of **Radar Blockage Detection** functions for detecting sensor obstruction caused by environmental conditions * Apply strong understanding of radar fundamentals, including signal propagation, reflection behavior, Doppler processing, and performance analysis * Analyze radar performance degradation and design robust detection strategies * Collaborate closely with software, mechatronics, system validation * Drive technical decisions and proactively identify and escalate technical blockers * Support testing, validation, data analysis, and performance reporting * Create and maintain technical documentation and design specifications * Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering met
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