Muaadh Abo-Al Rejal - Product Lead, System Development

Q: Where is Muaadh based?

Muaadh is based in Darmstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Muaadh speak?

Muaadh speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Muaadh have?

Muaadh has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Muaadh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Muaadh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Muaadh's latest experience?

Muaadh's most recent position is Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV) at CARIAD, Volkswagen Group .

Q: What companies has Muaadh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muaadh has worked for CARIAD, Volkswagen Group and MAGNA Electronics Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Muaadh most experienced in?

Muaadh is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Muaadh most experienced in?

Muaadh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Muaadh also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Muaadh worked in recently?

Muaadh has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Muaadh worked in recently?

Muaadh has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Darmstadt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Germany

Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV)

CARIAD, Volkswagen Group

Systems & Requirements Engineering: Requirements elicitation, traceability, and change management across the V-model
System-level responsibility for Active Sound and AVAS functions within hybrid and electric vehicle programs
Definition, refinement, and maintenance of system and software requirements with strong focus on AVAS regulatory compliance
Management of development backlog and user stories within SAFe PI cadence, ensuring clear acceptance criteria
Analysis and assessment of change requests, including impact on system behavior and delivery timelines
System interface between software development, vehicle integration, testing, and homologation stakeholders
Coordination of system, software, and vehicle-level testing, including support of homologation-relevant validation activities
Support of feature releases and integration across multiple vehicle platforms and variants
Development and delivery aligned with ASPICE Level 2 processes and internal quality standards, including system and vehicle-level validation, test drive support, and homologation-relevant activities
Ensuring functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) compliance within system development contexts
Compliance with ASPICE processes, EuroNCAP requirements, and vehicle-level regulatory and homologation constraints

Sep 2018 - Dec 2021

3 years 4 months

Germany

Function Lead, System Development – Autonomous Driving

MAGNA Electronics Europe GmbH

Function-level leadership for ADAS features (e.g. Lane Detection) supporting system development for Audi programs
Cross-functional team coordination, milestone tracking, and change impact analysis
Analysis and structuring of customer and system requirements in alignment with ASPICE development processes
Coordination of function-level milestones across international development teams and stakeholders
Backlog refinement and PI planning in Scrum and SAFe environments
Ensured ISO 26262 functional safety compliance, including risk analysis and safety-related system considerations
Support of vehicle integration, test drives, and on-vehicle validation activities
Direct participation in OEM technical reviews, supporting alignment and issue resolution
Coordination of error analysis, issue tracking, and resolution activities to support stable integration and timely delivery

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

8 months

Germany

Software Engineer, Research & Development – Function in the Loop (FiL)

Continental Teves AG & Co.

Development and application of function-in-the-loop (FiL) methodologies within HiL whitebox testing environments
Maintenance and optimization of test-related software code to improve system stability and test reliability
Usage of CANape and CANoe within FiL/HiL setups for measurement, stimulation, and test execution
Coordination of requirements and contribution to FiL methodology enhancements, supporting reuse and adoption across projects

Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 3 months

Germany

System Engineer, Research & Development – Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Opel AG

System-level responsibility for Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) development in alignment with customer needs and EuroNCAP safety requirements
Design and implementation of model-based algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink to support lane detection and control logic
Integration of Simulink models with dSPACE platforms for rapid prototyping and hardware-near testing
Commissioning of prototype vehicles and support of test drives to validate system behavior under real-world conditions
Presentation of developed functions and test results to internal stakeholders and customers during technical reviews

Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

10 months

Germany

Student Research Assistant, Research & Development – Signal Processing & Structural Monitoring

Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability (LBF)

Support of R&D projects through experimental investigations and electronic circuit development

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

10 months

Germany

Working Student, Research & Development – Electromechanical Actuators

Continental Automotive GmbH

Measurement and data analysis using MATLAB
Support of mechatronic test system development

Summary

Senior System Engineer and Technical Lead with over 10 years of experience delivering complex automotive systems for ADAS, autonomous driving, and active sound/AVAS programs at German OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Strong expertise in systems and requirements engineering, safety- and compliance-driven development (ISO 26262, ASPICE), and technical leadership in SAFe-based environments. Proven experience in backlog ownership, cross-functional coordination, system integration, and vehicle-level validation, including homologation-relevant activities. Currently expanding project and product management capabilities through formal PMP training.

Skills

Systems & Requirements Engineering: Requirements Elicitation, Traceability, And Change Management Across The V-model
Adas & Vehicle Systems: System-level Development Of Adas Functions And Active Sound/avas Features For Series Vehicles
Safety & Cybersecurity: Functional Safety (Iso 26262) And Automotive Cybersecurity (Iso 21434) Within System Development Contexts
Standards & Compliance: Aspice Processes, Euroncap Requirements, And Vehicle-level Regulatory And Homologation Constraints
Embedded & Vehicle Integration: Hw/sw Integration, System And Vehicle-level Validation, Test Drive Support, And Homologation-relevant Activities
Technical Leadership & Delivery Coordination: Function-level Leadership, Cross-functional Team Coordination, Milestone Tracking, And Change Impact Analysis
Agile & Scaled Agile Development: Scrum, Safe, Pi Planning, Backlog Refinement, And Cross-team Coordination
Requirements & Plm: Codebeamer, Ibm Doors, Ptc Integrity, Windchill
System Modeling & Documentation: Enterprise Architect, Sysml (System Modeling And Interface Documentation)
Simulation & Development: Matlab/simulink, Carmaker
Testing & Validation: Dspace, Hil/fil Environments, Canoe, Canape (Usage Within Test And Validation Contexts)
Agile & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence
Version Control: Git, Github (Project-level Usage)

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

Technical University Darmstadt

Master of Science · Mechatronic · Darmstadt, Germany

Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

Technical University Darmstadt

Bachelor of Science · Mechatronic · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Intacs Process Expert Aspice 4.0

VDA-QMC.org

Automotive Cybersecurity – Level I

SAE.org

Certified System Engineering Professional

Incose.org

Professional Product Master I

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master I

Scrum.org

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

iSQI Group

IREB Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level

IREB GmbH

B0/B1 Driving License For Test Vehicle

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Muaadh based?

Muaadh is based in Darmstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Muaadh speak?

Muaadh speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Muaadh have?

Muaadh has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Muaadh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Muaadh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Muaadh be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Muaadh would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV), Function Lead, System Development – Autonomous Driving, Software Engineer, Research & Development – Function in the Loop (FiL).

What is Muaadh's latest experience?

Muaadh's most recent position is Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV) at CARIAD, Volkswagen Group.

What companies has Muaadh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muaadh has worked for CARIAD, Volkswagen Group and MAGNA Electronics Europe GmbH.

Which industries is Muaadh most experienced in?

Muaadh is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Muaadh most experienced in?

Muaadh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Muaadh also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Muaadh worked in recently?

Muaadh has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Muaadh worked in recently?

Muaadh has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Muaadh's education?

Muaadh holds a Master in Mechatronic from Technical University Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Mechatronic from Technical University Darmstadt.

Does Muaadh have any certificates?

Muaadh has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Intacs Process Expert Aspice 4.0, Automotive Cybersecurity – Level I, and Certified System Engineering Professional.

What is the availability of Muaadh?

Muaadh will be available part-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Muaadh?

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