Chief Engineer, Ground Maneuver
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Chief Engineer with a proven track record in designing a next-generation vehicle product that transforms any vehicle into a software-defined mission system. As Chief Engineer you will 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. Your leadership will drive both product design and production process optimization ensuring that our systems are robust cost-effective and ready for the field.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Own the end-to-end architecture of the vehicle to mission interface layer
- As Chief Engineer you will 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.
- This will include architecting a compute module for vehicle translation a firmware layer for vehicle communications and a 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical engineering computer science or related field required
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters of Science degree in mechanical electrical or systems engineering computer science or related field required
- Strong technical analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions recommendations and drive decisions
- Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
- Exposure to land-based systems particularly with DoW experience
- Holds Active Secret Clearance or higher
US Salary Range
$253000 - $295000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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