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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Engineer, Software-Defined Vehicle Platform - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $253,000.0 - $295,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Firmware, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9098672/chief-engineer-software-defined-vehicle-platform ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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., * 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, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. 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