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Anduril Industries · 16 hours ago

System Safety Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $196K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The System Safety Engineer will work within the Tactical Recon & Strike group to ensure the safety of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and support various engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril & its customers

Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments) at system and sub-system level for complex unmanned systems

Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions in hardware, software, and system-level procedures

Identify & document hazards for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and drive risk mitigation strategies

Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR, CDR, and TRR representing System Safety

Lead mishap investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to prevent reoccurrence

Verify and validate risk and hazard reduction measures

Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters

Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies

Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards

Qualification

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882ESafety Analysis TechniquesUAS ExperienceFailure InvestigationTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years Industry Experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline

Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for small UAS or Rotorcraft

Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards

Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experience

Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA

Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence

Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Eligibility to obtain/main a Secret Clearance

Preferred

M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-516C and the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)

Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys

Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL

Experience supporting field tests, including test safety planning, data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination

AI/ML software safety experience

UAS operations experience

Front End Software architecture & requirements definition experience

Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies

Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

Benefits

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.

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.