Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago
Explosives System Safety Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The role of Systems Safety Engineer involves leading efforts to achieve munition and warhead certification while engaging with various technical and business teams to ensure safety and certification information is accurate and thorough.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Anduril’s efforts to achieve munition, warhead, and fuzing certification by chaperoning programs through the relevant review entities (WSESRB, FISTRP, SSSTRP) and creating positive and enduring relationships with the review entities
Create, review, manage, and present critical documentation packages internally and to customers and fuze/safety boards
Engage with technical and business line teams and individuals to ensure safety/certification information is accurate and thorough
Plan and document testing, analysis, and review milestones to ensure we are taking a proactive approach and minimizing the timeline to go through the review process
Document root cause and corrective actions that are relevant to the review process
Oversee updates to project deliverables including requirements documentation, change control, traceability, and reliability matrices
Create frameworks and establish precedent for government reviews and system certifications to aid future programs
Flow down similar guidance and manage as needed key vendors (ESAD, warhead, etc.) where needed
Qualification
Required
BS or higher degree in mechanical, systems, aerospace, or another engineering discipline
5+ work experience in design, safety, certification, and systems engineering of an ordnance systems
Warhead/fuze review board experience
Munitions system certification or qualification experience
Deep technical familiarity and understanding of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-1316, and MIL-STD-1901
Experience in program management, customer and vendor management, and managing schedules and budgets
Ability to travel as required for testing and customer meetings (surges up to 25%)
Experience preparing formal documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.)
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to gather requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and customer support
Passion for defending the United States and her allies
Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q)
Prior experience qualifying ordnance/munitions through all branches of the DoW
Expert experience in program management, customer and vendor management, and managing schedules and budgets
Established relationships with key members of the DoW System Safety qualification boards
Experience managing vendors providing services in support of Safety qualifications
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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