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Anduril Industries · 15 hours ago

Sr. Software Safety Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of software in their next-generation systems, guiding safety processes and collaborating with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide the implementation of tailored Software Safety program activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and industry best practices

Derive software safety requirements from system-level hazards and collaborate with development teams to architect and implement robust safety controls, interlocks, and fault-tolerant designs

Guide software architecture decisions to ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and independence of safety-critical components; verify interlocks are free from common mode faults

Define and oversee software verification and validation (V&V) strategies, including requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, fault-injection, and non-nominal testing

Identify, document, and track software-related hazards and risks, and ensure effective mitigation strategies are implemented and validated

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

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

Drive continuous improvement in software safety processes and methodologies for a rapid development environment

Qualification

Software Safety EngineeringSafety-critical systemsSoftware verificationValidationModern programming languagesAgile development lifecycleSoftware analysis techniquesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsTechnical writing

Required

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing complex, high-reliability, or safety-critical systems

B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Python

Demonstrated experience with safety-critical software systems in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, or robotic industries) applying standards to design and work products

Demonstrated understanding of software safety concepts, such as architectural mitigation (e.g., interlocks, watchdogs), fault tolerance, and robust error handling

Experience with the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, from requirements decomposition and architecture to testing and deployment

Experience developing and using software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments

Experience with AI/ML software safety or the test and evaluation of autonomous systems

Experience with software analysis techniques and tools (e.g., static analysis, dynamic analysis)

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Experience or familiarity with system and software safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178C, or ISO 26262

Experience designing and analyzing networked systems, with familiarity in protocols such as gRPC and Ethernet

Knowledge of scalable cloud architectures and distributed computing principles

Experience with sensor fusion algorithms and the challenges of creating a unified operational picture from disparate data sources

Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools such as JIRA and JAMA

Front-end software architecture and requirements definition experience for safety-critical systems

Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, or safety case reports

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: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Retirement Savings Plan: 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.