The Role
Leads vehicle-level ADAS/ADS testing from strategy and planning through release gates, homologation, and regulatory evidence. Manages a 10–15-person engineering and operations team, budgets, schedules, test procedures, quality investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with software, electrical/electronics, functional safety, legal, and regulatory teams. Oversees compliance with international safety and testing standards while supporting Robotaxi deployment and safety-case development.
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Job Overview:
VinFast is 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.
Location: Hanoi
Position Purpose
Lead and manage all vehicle-level ADAS/ADS testing activities, from test planning and strategy development to managing the engineering/operator team and ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are achieved.
Ensure that all testing activities comply with relevant ISO/SOTIF/Euro NCAP standards, support homologation documentation, and provide robust and compelling evidence to key stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, the Safety Board, and senior management.
- Strategic Test Planning: Develop long-term test plans (1–3 years), define testing phases, milestones, and gate criteria aligned with the expanding ODD roadmap and Robotaxi deployment timeline.
- People Management: Manage a team of 10–15 members, including Senior Test Engineers, Junior Test Engineers, Data Analysts, Safety Operators, and other supporting roles. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, performance management, mentoring, and building a strong, high-performing team.
- Budget & Resource Management: Manage the allocated testing budget, including equipment, software licenses, infrastructure, training, and travel expenses. Monitor costs and resource plans and recommend adjustments when necessary.
- Gate Reviews & Pass/Fail Criteria: Lead release gate review meetings, review test pass/fail rates, and determine whether the system is ready to progress to the next phase or requires additional testing.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with EE, Software, and Functional Safety teams to align on testing requirements, define failure modes, and update the Safety Case when necessary.
- Reporting & Stakeholder Updates: Prepare and present testing progress reports to management and other stakeholders; explain test results, risks, and recommended next steps.
- Regulatory Compliance & Engagement: Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across EU, China, the US, Vietnam, and other relevant homologation standards. Work with Legal/Regulatory teams to prepare documentation, witness tests, and certification activities with independent authorities.
- Process & Documentation Development: Develop and maintain test scenarios, test guidelines, and testing procedures to ensure consistency, facilitate knowledge transfer to new team members, and support audits.
- Quality Assurance & Issue Tracking: Monitor the quality and reliability of test results, investigate the root causes of failures/incidents, recommend corrective actions, and track their implementation.
Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
- Professional Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in testing ADAS/ADS system or in the automotive domain, including at least 2–3 years in a management or team leadership role.
- ADS System Knowledge: Strong understanding of ADAS/ADS systems, hardware/software architecture, sensor fusion, path planning, decision logic, and Minimal Risk Maneuver (MRM) modes.
- Standards & Regulations: Strong knowledge of international testing and safety standards, including ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 34502, ISO 22737, Euro NCAP, UN GTR ADS draft, or equivalent standards, with the ability to apply them effectively in real-world projects.
- Project Management: Proven experience planning large-scale testing projects involving multiple phases and sites, managing timelines, risks, and regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of automotive product development processes, including ASPICE, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Driving & Real-world Application: Hold a valid driver's license and have extensive real-world driving experience, with a strong understanding of ADAS/ADS behavior in real-world environments, including edge cases and safety risks.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering/technical management discipline.
- Project Management Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
- Homologation Experience: Experience participating in at least one homologation cycle or witness test with an international certification/testing authority such as DEKRA, TÜV, CATARC, etc., is an advantage.
- Functional Safety & SOTIF: Experience with Safety Case development, ISO 26262 Functional Safety assessments, or SOTIF analysis.
- English Communication: Strong English communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior management and international teams.
- Automotive/Technology Project Management: Experience managing projects in the automotive industry or a technology startup of comparable scale, with strong experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Leadership & Vision: Ability to establish a clear vision and objectives for the testing team, contribute to the Robotaxi program, and assess the potential impact of testing decisions on end users.
- People Management: Strong capabilities in recruiting, training, mentoring, performance evaluation, team building, and talent retention in a fast-paced, high-pressure startup environment.
- Communication & Presentation: Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, including management, legal, and regulatory teams; produce clear reports and deliver compelling presentations.
- Decision-Making & Trade-offs: Ability to evaluate different options, balance technical, safety, cost, and schedule considerations, and make timely decisions.
- Risk Management: Ability to proactively identify risks in the testing plan, develop mitigation/action plans, monitor progress, and adjust the testing strategy when required.
BenefitsWhy Join VinFast?
- Lead and collaborate with a talented, international team
- Drive testing and validation excellence across ADAS/ADS systems, supporting VinFast’s growing global footprint
- Enjoy a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Work in an open, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where bold ideas, calculated risk-taking, and continuous learning are encouraged
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Given the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. We value your understanding and patience in this process. Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience testing ADAS/ADS systems or working in the automotive domain
- At least 2–3 years of management or team leadership experience
- Strong understanding of ADAS/ADS hardware and software architecture, sensor fusion, path planning, decision logic, and Minimal Risk Maneuver modes
- Knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 34502, ISO 22737, Euro NCAP, UN GTR ADS draft, or equivalent standards
- Experience planning large-scale, multi-phase, multi-site testing projects and managing timelines, risks, and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of ASPICE, V-Model, and Waterfall automotive product development methodologies
- Valid driver's license and extensive real-world driving experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in automotive engineering, mechatronics, electrical/electronics engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Experience with at least one homologation cycle or witness test involving an international certification or testing authority
- Experience with Safety Case development, ISO 26262 functional safety assessments, or SOTIF analysis
- Strong English communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing automotive or comparable technology startup projects in cross-functional teams
- Experience recruiting, training, mentoring, evaluating, building, and retaining engineering teams
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to management, legal, and regulatory stakeholders
- Ability to balance technical, safety, cost, and schedule considerations and make timely decisions
- Risk identification, mitigation planning, monitoring, and testing-strategy adjustment experience
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The Company
What We Do
VinFast is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer focused on electric mobility. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles, including cars, SUVs, e-buses and e-scooters, combining advanced technology with highly automated manufacturing. Its mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible worldwide and accelerate the transition to an all-electric future through innovative, environmentally friendly products, charging solutions, warranties, and customer services.
