Chief Engineer, Ground Maneuver

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 YOU’LL 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