Senior System Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves shaping strategies for major products while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience in the defense sector, particularly with safety-critical systems.

Alongside a competitive salary ranging from $144,000 to $191,000, Anduril offers comprehensive benefits including low-cost health support. Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a System Safety Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of MIL‑STD‑882E and relevant safety standards.
• Strong background in system safety analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans.
• Conduct and review complex safety analyses including FHA and FMECA.
• Support Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in related field (preferred)

Tools

Relyence

Teamcenter

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’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

$144,000 - $191,000 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.

EEO STATEMENT

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our talent acquisition process and ensuring a non‑discriminatory hiring environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class under any applicable law.