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Chief Engineer, Ground Maneuver

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $253,000–$253,000🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the architecture and delivery of a vehicle-to-mission interface layer that abstracts power, data, networking, and control into a common environment for mission kits.

Role type

Chief Engineer, Ground Maneuver (System Architecture & Product Delivery)

Builds

Vehicle-to-mission interface layer, compute modules, firmware layers, software layers for B-kits, plug-and-play mission kit framework

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous ground vehicles, embedded systems, vehicle electrical systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Complex system architecture and integration, Vehicle electrical and power systems (12-28V), Embedded systems and ruggedized compute platforms, Safety-critical frameworks (hazard analysis, safety case), Fault isolation and fail-safe design, Cross-functional engineering leadership, OEM and mission partner collaboration

Preferred skills

Data-driven decision making, JIRA and Confluence proficiency, Land-based systems experience (DoW), Active Secret Clearance

Technologies

Lattice OS, 12-28V architecture, Safety-critical frameworks

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end architecture of the vehicle to mission interface layer, Define standardized APIs, data models, and ICDs, Architect managed power and compute systems, Build the plug-and-play mission kit framework, Lead cross-functional engineering execution from concept through production, Partner with OEMs and mission partners to drive platform adoption

Seniority

Executive/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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