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Chief Engineer, Software-Defined Vehicle Platform

Anduril· Connected Warfare : Edge Compute & Communications Engineering : Ground Maneuver Engineering Design
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Costa Mesa, CA$253k - $295kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Chief Engineer responsible for designing and delivering a next-generation vehicle-to-mission interface layer that converts power, data, networking, and control from vehicles into a common environment for mission kits, leading architecture and production optimization across hardware and software teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end architecture of the vehicle to mission interface layer
  • Lead the architecture and delivery of a vehicle-to-mission interface layer which abstracts power, data, networking, and control into a common environment for mission kits
  • Architect compute module for vehicle translation, firmware layer for vehicle communications, and software layer for communicating with B-kits
  • Define standardized APIs, data models, and ICDs that abstract vehicle systems into reusable mission services
  • Architect managed power and compute systems
  • Build the plug-and-play mission kit framework
  • Lead cross functional engineering execution from concept through production across hardware and software teams
  • Partner with OEMs, mission partners, and customers to drive platform adoption and deployment
  • Be the primary engineering contact for external and internal stakeholders
  • Interface directly with internal senior leader and represent the business with decision making authorities within the scope of product engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
  • Proven experience in designing new products and delivering hardware and software at scale
  • 15+ years of experience in complex system architecture and integration
  • 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams developing software enabled hardware products
  • Expertise in vehicle electrical and power systems (12-28V architecture, conversion, distribution, and load management)
  • Expertise in embedded systems and ruggedized compute platforms
  • Experience applying safety-critical frameworks including hazard analysis and safety case development
  • Proven ability to design system with fault isolation, fail-safe behavior, and non-interference – ensuring that mission systems cannot impact vehicle-critical functions
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Skills

Required:Vehicle-to-mission interface architectureCompute module design for vehicle translationFirmware layer for vehicle communicationsSoftware layer for B-kits communicationAPIs, data models, ICDs

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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