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# Engineering Manager - Software and System Testing (f/m/d) at Munich Electrification 

- **Company:** Munich Electrification 
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/munich-electrification/4472cec3-8839-4e87-b9ee-7abe91421589

## Job description

## About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.

This is what we stand for:

- Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
- Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.
- Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.

## Your Role

As an Engineering Manager within our Testing department, you will be the driving force behind the quality and reliability of our innovative software for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in the energy storage and electric car sectors. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of test engineers, taking ultimate responsibility for our overall product quality, test strategy, and process compliance as well as the strategic planning, hiring, and team building of your team. Your strong leadership will be instrumental in building a world-class testing organization and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and excellence, making a significant impact on the future of electric energy storage technology.

As part of your role, you will:

Lead, Empower, and Develop Your Team

- Take full personnel responsibility for your team, including hiring, onboarding, professional development, and compensation planning.
- Act as the primary "Go-To" person and mentor, supporting team members to achieve their goals and grow personally and professionally.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, facilitating exchange and knowledge sharing.
- Monitor team workload and health, manage headcount planning, and structure teams for maximum effectiveness and well-being.

Own Product Quality and Test Delivery

- Hold the overall delivery responsibility for the testing processes of the product groups under your supervision.
- Enable and empower the team to constantly innovate and enhance our test automation frameworks and infrastructure.
- Make sure the test strategy and efforts are aligned with the product roadmap and customer needs.

Drive Process Excellence and Compliance:

- Ensure team compliance with critical automotive processes and norms such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE http://ASPICE.Serve.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for any process, quality, or technical concerns from the team.
- Act as a direct interface for Product and Project Management, Systems and Software Development leadership, and HR to align on strategies and ensure seamless collaboration.

## Your Profile

Educational Foundation: Successfully completed university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable engineering field.

Professional Experience:

- More than 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, validation, or testing, preferably in an automotive embedded systems environment.
- More than 3 years of experience in a technical leadership, test architecture, or management role, with a proven track record of leading testing efforts for complex products.
- Demonstrable experience with test automation strategies, tools, and frameworks.

Domain and Standards Expertise:

- Deep understanding of quality and safety-critical standards, ideally with hands-on experience applying ISO 26262 and ASPICE in a testing context.
- Experience in the field of high-voltage (HV) batteries, ECUs, or battery management systems is a significant plus.
- Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) is highly desirable.

Leadership Qualities:

- Eager to assume comprehensive responsibility for a testing team while embracing ownership of product quality.
- A creative, curious, and enthusiastic mindset for building robust and reliable electronics solutions for electric vehicles.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a preference for working collaboratively in cross-functional teams (English required; German favorable).

Our Offer & Benefits

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment

Benefits (Full-time Employees):

- Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
- Adequate and competitive compensation
- Pension Plan/Bonus
- Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
- Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
- Public transport ticket
- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
- Experience various inspiring and fun team events
- ME-branded clothing
- Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)

## About Munich Electrification 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Munich Electrification specializes in developing cutting-edge battery management systems, control and sensing components, and an advanced software framework for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Michael Daisenberger, Stefan Goede

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Automotive battery electronics, electric vehicle components, and clean energy storage technology.
- **Target customers**: World-leading OEMs in the commercial vehicle and EV business (e.g., Daimler Truck AG).
- **Mission/Purpose**: "Connected mobility and clean energy storage technologies to create a meaningful impact on everyone's life."

## Products & Services
- **Battery Management Systems (BMS)**: World-leading BMS regarding safety, features, and costs, used in multiple series production vehicles (e.g., eActros 300/400 for Daimler Truck). Platform approach enables quick time to market.
- **Battery Management Disconnect Unit (BMDU)**: A highly integrated solution combining essential BMS components into a single, space-efficient unit for electric commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, solving core challenges of reliability, cost, and complexity.
- **Current Sensors**: Control and sensing components for battery systems.
- **Telematics**: Connected mobility solutions.
- **Software Framework**: Advanced embedded software for battery management, including configurable BMS safety software (partnered with Infineon for a functionally safe, cyber-security compliant solution).
- **Switching Devices**: Additional electronic components for battery systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; headcount of approximately 220 employees (+19.4% YoY).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eaton (strategic collaboration for software-defined power protection), Infineon Technologies (partnership for BMS safety software), Daimler Truck AG (customer for eActros BMS), Wieland-Werke AG (former joint venture partner for Qulectra smart sensors).
- **Growth Signals**: 19.4% headcount growth year-over-year; active job postings up 45.5% YoY; operates in 8 countries (Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Switzerland, United States); recently appointed Dr. Christian Sorg as COO; incorporated the Qulectra smart sensor portfolio.

## Competitive Advantages
- **German Engineering + Silicon Valley Spirit**: Combines rigorous German engineering standards with the pace, ambition, and innovation mindset of Silicon Valley.
- **Proven Maturity & Reliability**: Products have proven maturity, reliability, and safety in series production projects, mitigating risk for OEM customers.
- **In-House R&D & Deep Expertise**: All electronic components are designed and engineered in-house; team brings experience from Tesla, Daimler, BMW, Porsche, Audi, McLaren, Bosch, Continental, and others.
- **Platform Approach**: Enables quick time-to-market due to given maturity and availability of their platform-based solutions.
- **Design for Sustainability**: Embedded in every step of product development, contributing to greenhouse gas reduction in the automotive industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand into Commercial & Heavy-Duty EV Market**: The new BMDU product targets the specific challenges of electric commercial vehicles (reliability, cost, complexity).
- **Deepen Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborations with Eaton and Infineon signal a focus on integrated, software-defined power protection and safety solutions.
- **Integrate Smart Sensor Technology**: Full incorporation of the Qulectra smart sensor product line into the core portfolio.
- **Scale Global Operations**: Growing headcount and expanding into new markets (8 countries currently) to support global OEM customers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes sustainability, technological leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and team culture. Employees describe it as a "dynamic environment" with "flat hierarchies" where "innovation thrives through collaboration."
- **100% Employee Recommendation**: The company states that 100% of employees would recommend working there to friends.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a "Work from Anywhere" benefit allowing full-time employees to work for a certain period outside of Germany.
- **Notable Perks**:
    - Free lunch every day (vegetarian, regional, seasonal meals prepared by an in-house cook).
    - Free snacks, coffee, and drinks.
    - Free annual public transport ticket for Munich.
    - BusinessBike leasing program (bike can also be used for family).
    - Employer-funded pension (fully covers the maximum possible amount).
    - FitX gym membership (gym is on the ground floor of the office building).
    - Company fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles available for personal use.
    - Regular team events and ME-branded clothing/equipment.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on in-house R&D, functional safety, and cutting-edge technology. Technical roles make up 44% of the workforce. Engineers come from top automotive and tech companies.

## Sources
1. [munichelectrification.com](https://www.munichelectrification.com/)
2. [munichelectrification.com/about](https://www.munichelectrification.com/about)
3. [munichelectrification.com/career](https://www.munichelectrification.com/career)
4. [linkedin.com/company/munichelectrification](https://de.linkedin.com/company/munichelectrification)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/munich-electrification](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/munich-electrification)

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