Senior System Safety Engineer

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Jun 8, 2026

Full-time
Hardware Platform : Configuration Management and Engineering Systems : Configuration Management

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is hiring Senior System Safety Engineers across our product portfolio. Domains may include Air Dominance & Strike, Maritime, Ground Systems, Space, Counter-UAS, and Autonomy/Lattice. The Reliability & System Safety Engineering team works with our broader Engineering team to ensure our products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental, and customer requirements. We develop cutting-edge System Safety processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success.

As a Senior System Safety Engineer at Anduril, you will shape strategy for major products, solve ambiguous multi-system problems requiring custom approaches, and influence architecture decisions across programs. You will leverage extensive knowledge of advanced System Safety tools and methodologies to drive excellence in our safety processes from concept to customer delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril and its customers
Conduct and review complex safety analyses including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, FMECA, and System Safety Assessments at the system and sub-system level
Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions across multi-system architectures
Identify and document hazards and risks for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
Support the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure teams adhere to Safety best practices
Support Development Milestone Reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR) representing System Safety
Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports
Host regular corrective action reviews to ensure lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders and that all actions have been implemented in a timely manner
Develop, draft, and implement System Safety processes and reports to improve and streamline Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development
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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 8 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space, 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
Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety
Failure investigation/analysis experience with a proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident 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 and maintain a U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, and JSSSEH
Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
Software safety case development experience
AI/ML software safety experience
Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
Front-end software architecture and requirements definition experience
Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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