System Safety Engineer – MIL-STD-882E, Equity & Benefits

Anduril; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a System Safety Engineer to lead safety programs across multiple platforms in a defense-focused environment. You will perform FTA/FHA/SCFTA analyses, decompose safety requirements, and collaborate with design teams to implement robust safety solutions. Minimum 5 years in system safety, a relevant engineering degree, and eligibility for U.S.

security clearance are required. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-functional work with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with safety-critical hardware/software in defense/aerospace.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and related standards.
• Strong background in FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA.
• Experience with safety requirements decomposition.
• Failure investigation experience with a track record.
• Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; cross-functional collaboration.
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and program requirements.
• Conduct safety analyses including FHA, FTA, SCFTA, FMECA at system/sub-system level.
• Develop safety requirements and work with design teams to implement solutions.
• Identify hazards, manage risk, and ensure mitigation strategies.
• Support Design Requirements Process for safety best practices.
• Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR) for System Safety.
• Lead RCCA investigations and Mishap Report actions.
• Verify and validate risk/hazard reduction measures.
• Liaise with stakeholders and support regulatory engagements as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Safety analysis techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

U.S. security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Systems Engineering

M.S. degree (preferred)

Tools

Relyence

Teamcenter

JIRA

JAMA

Cameo

Ansys

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a System Safety Engineer to lead safety programs across multiple platforms in a defense-focused environment. You will perform FTA/FHA/SCFTA analyses, decompose safety requirements, and collaborate with design teams to implement robust safety solutions. Minimum 5 years in system safety, a relevant engineering degree, and eligibility for U.S.

security clearance are required. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-functional work with