Project Leader Advanced Engineering and Partnerships

We are looking for a visionary engineer who will help to identify opportunities for cross functional collaborations with the aim to innovate within sustainable, cutting-edge technology.

Let us describe the challenge we offer

Polestar is blazing a new trail, dedicating ourselves to the development and refinement of electric vehicle performance and to improve the society we live in. In this role you will join our dedicated Advanced Engineering team at R&D working to drive innovation and cutting-edge technology through partnerships and collaborations. True to Polestar’s vision you will eagerly strive to seek out innovative and impactful solutions and projects.

- Identify opportunities for cross functional collaborations with internal and external stakeholders with the aim to innovate within sustainable and cutting-edge technology
- Seek out, develop and manage external and internal partnerships. Academia, research institutes, suppliers and other external partners
- Lead all Advanced Engineering projects within the AE portfolio connected to partnerships where funding from third part is included


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

- Write the applications for the cross functional project opportunities within new technology areas
- Follow up Open calls and scan the market for opportunities within our focus areas
- Support Polestar’s departments in creating action plans for Advanced Engineering activities in line with Polestar’s sustainability vision and strategy with Polestar 0 project
- Together with R&D process responsible document the key factors in the application process and how cost- and status reporting should be carried out


Your team:

- Direct report to Advanced Engineering manager
- Part of the global Advanced Engineering community
- Close collaboration with relevant roles at VCC, Geely and other group affiliates


Who you are

- You have more than 3 years of experience working with cutting edge technology within research and development
- Good social skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues and partners
- Preferably you have a relevant university degree (+3 years) within mechanical engineering or similar
- You have a proven track record in managing projects and cross-functional work groups
- You are energized by working in a creative start-up environment, taking action where you see potential and creating structure where needed
- Not required but preferred if you have experience from writing applications for funding opportunities


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...