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Remote Chief Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for leadership roles in sectors including defense, aerospace, software infrastructure, and industrial technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include CBRE, Auria, and Eaton. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
The Chief Engineer – xEV Powertrain Controls & Software provides technical and organizational leadership for the design, development, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of battery and hybrid electric vehicle (xEV) propulsion control systems. This role is accountable for the technical strategy and execution of embedded software, controls, systems engineering, calibration, and integration across electric drive units, high-voltage battery systems, charging, thermal management, and vehicle control architectures. The Chief Engineer establishes the technical vision for software-defined vehicle technologies while ensuring compliance with automotive functional safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.
This is a remote role with travel up to 25% for onsite collaboration as business needs arise. Candidates located in or near Detroit, MI; Oshkosh, WI; or Spartanburg, SC are strongly preferred, as proximity to these locations reduces travel requirements.
YOUR IMPACT
- Own the technical roadmap for xEV propulsion controls, embedded software, calibration development, and E/E systems architecture.
- Lead cross-functional development of E/E architecture, traction inverter controls, electric motor control, high-voltage battery management integration, along with drivability, charging, and thermal management strategies.
- Drive software-defined vehicle initiatives including planned model year change readiness, diagnostics, and scalable software architectures.
- Define system-level requirements, control strategies, software architecture, and interface specifications.
- Lead the overall xEV E/E software and controls team efforts collaborating with Systems Engineering, Calibration, Integration, Validation, and platform teams.
- Deliver planned software and ECUs with design reviews, configuration management, collaborative supplier relationships, and quality and cost improvement plans.
- Lead technical decision making across vehicle systems including:
- Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
- Battery Management System (BMS)
- Electric Drive Unit (EDU)
- DC-DC Converter (DCDC)
- Onboard Charger (OBC)
- Vehicle Drivability
- Charging systems including EVSE compatibility
- Thermal management
- Ensure successful integration of xEV propulsion controls with chassis, braking, ADAS, body electronics, and telematics.
- Represent xEV Powertrain Controls and Software in business and product strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate cross-domain with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives.
- Present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering peers, leadership, and external customers.
- Coach and develop junior engineers in the xEV domain.
- Support the development and tracking of department budget(s), forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of project budget requests.
- Identify and propose innovative solutions to complex technical issues.
- Lead the xEV Powertrain transformation toward a more vertically integrated approach to development, integration, and validation.
- Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve complex technical issues, delivering innovative, industry-leading solutions.
- Research, study, and propose new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
- Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and other stakeholders on technical and schedule issues.
- Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
- Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
- Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, and production build support.
- Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
- Perform all duties in an ethical, professional manner consistent with the Oshkosh Way and the Company’s mission, quality objectives, and policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Five or more (5+) years of experience in the design, development, validation, and launch of xEV vehicles.
- Seven or more (7+) years of cross-functional experience in automotive or heavy truck product lifecycle including vehicle level validation, launch and field support.
- Automotive E/E architecture experience, including ECU hardware, sensors, actuators, software, calibration, CAN, UDS, and configuration management.
- Familiarity with E/E tools such as Vector (CANalyzer/CANoe/CANape), ETAS INCA, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), Artifactory, and Jama.
- Accredited Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
- 7 or more (7+) years of experience leading teams in the design, development, validation, and launch of light-duty automotive or heavy truck on-road xEV vehicles.
- 10 or more (10+) years of cross-functional experience in the automotive or heavy truck product lifecycle including vehicle level validation, launch and field support.
- Prior experience leading small to medium-size engineering teams with direct reports.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and Systems Engineering lifecycle processes.
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Pay Range:
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
The Chief Engineer – xEV Powertrain Controls & Software provides technical and organizational leadership for the design, development, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of battery and hybrid electric vehicle (xEV) propulsion control systems. This role is accountable for the technical strategy and execution of embedded software, controls, systems engineering, calibration, and integration across electric drive units, high-voltage battery systems, charging, thermal management, and vehicle control architectures. The Chief Engineer establishes the technical vision for software-defined vehicle technologies while ensuring compliance with automotive functional safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.
This is a remote role with travel up to 25% for onsite collaboration as business needs arise. Candidates located in or near Detroit, MI; Oshkosh, WI; or Spartanburg, SC are strongly preferred, as proximity to these locations reduces travel requirements.
YOUR IMPACT
- Own the technical roadmap for xEV propulsion controls, embedded software, calibration development, and E/E systems architecture.
- Lead cross-functional development of E/E architecture, traction inverter controls, electric motor control, high-voltage battery management integration, along with drivability, charging, and thermal management strategies.
- Drive software-defined vehicle initiatives including planned model year change readiness, diagnostics, and scalable software architectures.
- Define system-level requirements, control strategies, software architecture, and interface specifications.
- Lead the overall xEV E/E software and controls team efforts collaborating with Systems Engineering, Calibration, Integration, Validation, and platform teams.
- Deliver planned software and ECUs with design reviews, configuration management, collaborative supplier relationships, and quality and cost improvement plans.
- Lead technical decision making across vehicle systems including:
- Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
- Battery Management System (BMS)
- Electric Drive Unit (EDU)
- DC-DC Converter (DCDC)
- Onboard Charger (OBC)
- Vehicle Drivability
- Charging systems including EVSE compatibility
- Thermal management
- Ensure successful integration of xEV propulsion controls with chassis, braking, ADAS, body electronics, and telematics.
- Represent xEV Powertrain Controls and Software in business and product strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate cross-domain with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives.
- Present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering peers, leadership, and external customers.
- Coach and develop junior engineers in the xEV domain.
- Support the development and tracking of department budget(s), forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of project budget requests.
- Identify and propose innovative solutions to complex technical issues.
- Lead the xEV Powertrain transformation toward a more vertically integrated approach to development, integration, and validation.
- Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve complex technical issues, delivering innovative, industry-leading solutions.
- Research, study, and propose new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
- Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and other stakeholders on technical and schedule issues.
- Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
- Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
- Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, and production build support.
- Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
- Perform all duties in an ethical, professional manner consistent with the Oshkosh Way and the Company’s mission, quality objectives, and policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Five or more (5+) years of experience in the design, development, validation, and launch of xEV vehicles.
- Seven or more (7+) years of cross-functional experience in automotive or heavy truck product lifecycle including vehicle level validation, launch and field support.
- Automotive E/E architecture experience, including ECU hardware, sensors, actuators, software, calibration, CAN, UDS, and configuration management.
- Familiarity with E/E tools such as Vector (CANalyzer/CANoe/CANape), ETAS INCA, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), Artifactory, and Jama.
- Accredited Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
- 7 or more (7+) years of experience leading teams in the design, development, validation, and launch of light-duty automotive or heavy truck on-road xEV vehicles.
- 10 or more (10+) years of cross-functional experience in the automotive or heavy truck product lifecycle including vehicle level validation, launch and field support.
- Prior experience leading small to medium-size engineering teams with direct reports.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and Systems Engineering lifecycle processes.
#LI-OSK
Pay Range:
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote chief engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with 10 or more years of progressive experience
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through full program lifecycles
- Proficiency with systems engineering frameworks such as MBSE or similar structured methodologies
- Professional Engineer licensure or domain-equivalent certification preferred or required
- Experience managing design reviews, technical baselines, and configuration control processes
- Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD, ISO, or ASME depending on sector
Tips for Your Remote Chief Engineer Job Search
Show your async leadership style upfront
Remote chief engineer hiring managers read written artifacts before they talk to you. Put architecture decision records, design documents, and async team updates in your portfolio so employers can see how you lead without being in the room.
Find remote openings in one place
Migrate Mate lists remote chief engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that mix remote and on-site positions.
Signal remote-readiness in your application
Name the tools you use to run distributed teams, such as Confluence for documentation, Jira for async project tracking, and video conferencing platforms for cross-timezone standups. Remote employers look for evidence that you've already built the habits they need.
Prepare for a multi-round async interview process
Remote chief engineer interviews often include a written technical assessment or a take-home systems design exercise before any live call. Practice articulating complex architecture trade-offs in writing, since your written clarity is part of what they're evaluating.
Remote Chief Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote chief engineer job?
Target companies with established distributed engineering teams, since they already know how to integrate senior technical leaders without co-location. Remote employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, the ability to drive technical decisions independently, and experience managing cross-functional teams across time zones. A portfolio of shipped systems, documented architecture decisions, and evidence of leading teams remotely gives you a clear edge over candidates without that record.
Which companies hire remote chief engineers?
Remote chief engineer roles are posted by CBRE, Auria, and Eaton and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies most likely to hire this role remotely are remote-first technology firms, defense contractors with distributed programs, and industrial or infrastructure companies operating across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote chief engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level chief engineer roles are rare because employers expect you to operate with minimal supervision from day one. Your best path is contributing to open-source infrastructure projects, leading volunteer engineering initiatives, or taking on technical ownership in smaller remote-first companies where chief engineer responsibilities are part of a broader senior engineering role rather than a standalone title.
Do you need a degree for remote chief engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated technical leadership, a history of shipping complex systems, and depth in a relevant discipline far more heavily than a specific credential. For chief engineer roles in regulated industries such as aerospace or defense, an engineering degree is usually expected, but in software and infrastructure, a strong body of work and clear decision-making record can substitute.
Which industries hire the most remote chief engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote chief engineers are Aerospace & Defense and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on geographically distributed teams and complex technical programs that require senior engineering leadership regardless of physical location.
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