Manager, Missiles System Safety Engineering

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Generous time off

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a System Safety Engineer to join their Air Dominance & Strike team. You will leverage advanced Reliability & System Safety tools to ensure product safety and compliance with military standards. This role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in the defense industry and a B.S. in a relevant engineering field.

The position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous time off, and a competitive salary range of $146,000 – $220,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense industry.
• Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans.
• Conduct and review complex safety analyses.
• Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations.

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration across functions

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Relyence

JIRA

Ansys

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 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 real-time, 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.

Anduril’s Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our Air Dominance & Strike team. The Reliability & System Safety Engineering team works with our broader Engineering team to ensure our products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental conditions, and customer requirements. We develop cutting-edge Reliability & System Safety processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success.

As a System Safety Engineer at Anduril, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability & System Safety tools and methodologies to drive excellence in our safety processes. You will support the Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Hardware & Software development teams across the product development lifecycle by guiding Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Trees, System Safety Assessments, and Hazard Management and Hazard Mitigation activities for your product(s). The right person for this role has knowledge of design and development with a safety focus on aircraft systems, as well as exposure to test, analysis, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a production environment. If you are someone who has hands-on experience throughout the new product development life cycle from concept to customer delivery, loves to build world-class Reliability and Safety processes, can work efficiently across multi-disciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 aircraft systems.
• Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions.
• Identify & document hazards & 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 such as 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 for the business to improve and streamline our 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 5 years 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 & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, 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.
• Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety.
• Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence.
• Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) 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 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-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-516C.
• 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 data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination.
• AI/ML software safety experience.
• Aircraft, Spacecraft, or UAV operations experience.
• Front End Software architecture & requirements definition experience.
• Customer communications, reporting, and roadmap presentation experience.
• Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies.
• Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware.

US Salary Range: $146,000 – $220,000 USD.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits
• 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.
• Additional 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.
• 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.

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