Senior System Safety Engineer

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 TEAMAnduril'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 DODevelop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril and its customersConduct and review complex safety analyses including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, FMECA, and System Safety Assessments at the system and sub-system levelDevelop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions across multi-system architecturesIdentify and document hazards and risks for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in placeSupport the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure teams adhere to Safety best practicesSupport Development Milestone Reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR) representing System SafetyLead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap ReportsHost regular corrective action reviews to ensure lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders and that all actions have been implemented in a timely mannerDevelop, draft, and implement System Safety processes and reports to improve and streamline Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid developmentVerify and validate risk and hazard reduction measuresLiaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on safety-related mattersDrive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologiesEnsure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standardsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 8 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering backgroundB.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical disciplineExperience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space, or RotorcraftExtensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standardsExperience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early-stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experienceStrong background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECAExperience with requirements decomposition for SafetyFailure investigation/analysis experience with a proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrenceDesign Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident presentation skills across all levels of leadershipStrong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionallyEligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSM.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical disciplineExperience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, and JSSSEHExperience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or AnsysSoftware safety case development experienceAI/ML software safety experienceExperience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITLFront-end software architecture and requirements definition experienceExperience drafting requirements for Software & HardwareUS Salary Range$144,000—$191,000 USDThe 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: BenefitsAt 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.Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAnduril 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. 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