About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>
ABOUT
THE TEAM</strong><br><br>Anduril's System Safety Engineering organization partners across Anduril's engineering, manufacturing, and operations organizations to ensure our autonomous systems are safe for development, testing, and deployment in complex operational environments. Our mandate spans the complete product lifecycle, from early concept design through production scale-up and fielded operations. We make our products safe by guiding product teams through safety analyses such as: Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Trees, Hazard Management and Hazard Mitigation activities, identifying hazards early and partnering with design teams to engineer safety into hardware, software, and operations.<br><br><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong><br><br>We are seeking experienced System Safety Engineering leaders to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA and drive system safety excellence across Anduril’s product portfolio. As a System Safety leader at Anduril, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing robust safety frameworks. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding product teams through the System Safety lifecycle, from initial concept through design, qualification, production, and field deployment. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead the development of risk mitigation strategies, and foster a safety culture across the organization. Leveraging your deep knowledge of system safety tools (FHA, FTA, SCFTA, SSA, FMECA, etc.) and hazard analysis methodologies, you will ensure that our systems operate safely under diverse and demanding operating conditions.<br><br></p> <h3>
WHAT YOU'LL DO</h3> <div data-section-style="7"> <ul> <li>Lead and manage the performance of a team of System Safety Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on system safety principles, best practices, and artifact development.</li> <li>Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to support multiple concurrent programs, and drive recruiting efforts to maintain growth trajectory.</li> <li>Conduct performance management, career development planning, and succession planning.</li> <li>Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril and its customers.</li> <li>Define and communicate the System Safety organization's vision, goals, and framework to standardize development efforts across the business and integrate safety processes across all stages of product development.</li> <li>Oversee and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SAR (Safety Assessment Report).</li> <li>Develop system safety
requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions.</li> <li>Support Milestone Reviews such as PDR, CDR, and TRR representing System Safety.</li> <li>Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards.</li> <li>Contribute to proposal efforts and support business development activities, as required.</li> <li>Provide management-level reporting and communications on team performance, program status, and strategic initiatives.</li> </ul> </div> <h3>REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS</h3> <div data-section-style="7"> <ul> <li>B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline</li> <li>7+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering, with at least 1 years in a leadership role</li> <li>Proven track record building, scaling, and managing technical teams of 5+ engineers for complex advanced programs</li> <li>Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA.</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH or other relevant safety standards.</li> <li>Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems</li> <li>Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experience</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross-functionally at all levels</li> <li>Strategic thinking with ability to balance hands-on technical work with management
responsibilities</li> <li>Eligibility to pursue and maintain a U.S. security clearance, as required</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS</h3> <div data-section-style="7"> <ul> <li>M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline</li> <li>10+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.</li> <li>Experience managing teams through periods of rapid growth (2x+ team expansion)</li> <li>Track record of developing talent and promoting team members into leadership roles</li> <li>Experience or familiarity with ISO 26262, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, and MIL-STD-516C</li> <li>Experience with software safety, software assurance, or Level of Rigor for safety-critical software systems</li> <li>Executive-level communications, reporting, and roadmap presentation experience</li> <li>Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies</li> <li>Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, Confluence, JAMA, Cameo, and JIRA</li> <li>Experience drafting
requirements for software and hardware systems</li> <li>Active U.S. security clearance</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$166,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$220,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>
Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our
Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>
About Anduril
Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.
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Job details
Salary
$166,000 - $220,000
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Funding
Total raised
$6.5B
Last stage
Series G
Investors
Founders
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