Senior Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Income protection insurance

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to drive security principles into design and integration of advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will oversee security end-to-end for products, implement comprehensive strategies, and collaborate with teams to ensure strong security frameworks. This position requires 8+ years of experience in security engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary range of $166,000—$220,000 USD depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering.
• Experience evaluating security engineering challenges.
• Strong understanding of cyber methodologies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive security engineering into design and integration.
• Implement security strategies and manage through product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams to assess products and uncover weaknesses.

Skills

Systems Security Engineering

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

C/C++

Embedded Systems

Cyber Methodologies

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

We're seeking a senior systems security engineer to drive security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril to ultimately secure our suite of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long range sensors.

The ideal candidate has a background in systems of systems, systems, electrical and/or software engineering with deep expertise in embedded systems security. They will perform in-depth security architecture assessments, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and exploits, and work cross‑functionally to bake security into Anduril products.

About The Job

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• This is not an ISSO or ISSM role.
• Own security end‑to‑end for assigned products—derive and decompose security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence, design security architectures, and manage security through the full product lifecycle.
• Implement security features and capabilities, develop and execute comprehensive security test strategies at multiple integration levels, and support major milestone deliveries (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
• Brief security architectures and approaches to government customers and program leadership, translating complex security concepts for diverse audiences.
• Collaborates and builds solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry‑standard security goals.
• Collaborate with security assessment teams to assess Anduril’s products and integrated components to uncover potential weaknesses.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into implementations, and coordinate with security teams on threat modeling, validation, and testing.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience.
• Evidence of leading a team to solve complex security engineering challenges.
• Able to evaluate trade spaces and offer optimal security solutions against program risks using advanced knowledge and sound judgement.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Familiarity with security‑relevant features on embedded hardware / FPGAs (e.g., secure boot, key management, etc.).
• Previous work on security engineering and architecture for defense / national security systems and/or complex embedded commercial systems.
• Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with highly technical government customers.
• Strong understanding of the “why” behind the product, systems, and security design.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain at least a final active US Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excels at the above listed Requirements.
• Possesses and able to maintain a U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI and/or SAP eligibility.
• Strong skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, Go, C/C++).
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Fluency in modern USG cyber methodologies, including Cyber Survivability guidance and related policy (JSIG, ICD 503, CSEIG, SSECG, NIST SP 800‑160, Cyber T&E Guidebook, CMMC, etc.).
• Experience developing cyber documentation for USG customers.
• Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resiliency, Software Security.
• Experience creating and integrating with system design documentation in MBSE tools.
• Experience integrating with Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Configuration Management, and System Test.
• Experience executing the Anti‑Tamper process and authoring associated documentation.
• Experience with security testing on DoD systems (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessments).
• Experience working with unmanned aircraft Group 3 class and above.
• Experience working with government or national security space systems.

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

• 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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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