Head of EPS

We are looking for a Head of EPS! R&D is growing fast so it will require some hands-on work in making the job done together with shaping and growing the Electric Propulsion System department.

Let us describe the challenge we offer



We are looking for an experienced leader to head the Electronic Propulsion System (EPS) department within Polestar R&D. EPS is growing fast and we need an innovative and fearless leader to help the department to reach the stars.

The EPS department consists of several areas within R&D.



This position is located at our HQ, in Gothenburg. We understand that work-life balance isn’t easy, and of course, welcome our employees to work flexible hours and from home a couple of days per week if needed. We believe in empowerment.

What you'll do

The Head of EPS will report to CTO of Polestar and will be a member of the R&D steering group.

Areas of responsibility:

- Battery pack design, Battery Management System design & application software
- Contribution to a centralized Electronic System Architecture regarding integration of the Propulsion System
- Battery cooling system
- E-Motor design & development
- HV Electronic design & development / DCDC / OBC / Inverter


We will offer you an exciting challenge in an international and growing company which already has set a firm footprint when it comes to innovation, technology, design and sustainability. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to visualize the future of EPS and R&D and actively contribute to the growth of our business, through pure, progressive, performance.

Providing strong leadership to develop and deliver world class innovative and progressive R&D solutions within EPS.

Who you are

We are looking for a leader with flexible mindset which is perfectly matched with your approach of planning in a structured, methodological, and analytical manner. Along with your can-do attitude, we believe you to have experience from working in an international environment. In this role you will develop people, technology and generate ideas based on your experience and innovative mind to make sure EPS is ahead of its game. Also, to be successful in this role you need to be strong in leadership, demonstrated through experience guiding teams and developing complete solutions from technological concepts to implementation in production cars. You have a forward-thinking personality with a portfolio of next generation and long-term strategic ideas & concepts.

R&D is growing fast so it will require some hands-on work in making the job done together with shaping and growing the Electric Propulsion System department.

We also see that you have:

- At least 10 years of experience leading a R&D teams on a director level in an international and cross functional environment
- A very good understanding and knowledge of R&D, engineering, project and process work among others
- Solid working experience from the automotive industry
- A degree from a technical university or equivalent
- A creative mind with the ability to implement processes, artefacts & routines, focused on key objectives
- A leader who focuses on aligning the right processes and technologies to a high performing R&D team


At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar’s in a scale-up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.



People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.



Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...