Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to enhance military capabilities. The role involves designing and implementing security solutions, collaborating with diverse engineering teams, and managing security risks across advanced systems. Successful candidates will possess experience in Anti-Tamper Engineering and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $166,000 - $220,000 and exceptional benefits, including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Anti-Tamper and Systems Security Engineering.
• Technical leadership and requirements analysis skills.
• Ability to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify Critical Program Information for various systems.
• Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations.
• Champion system security architecture development.

Skills

Anti-Tamper Engineering

Cybersecurity

Systems Security Engineering

Reverse Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection)

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

At Anduril we are developing cutting‑edge artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, and autonomous systems across air, land, maritime, and space domains. We are looking for Systems Security Engineers to lead a mission‑focused, threat‑informed approach to Anti‑Tamper Engineering for the next generation of Anduril’s autonomous systems. In order to be successful at Anduril, a Systems Security Engineer needs to be fluent in areas of technical leadership, requirements analysis, design rigor, customer & stakeholder engagement and have a hands‑on contributor mindset. This role will drive system security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril. In short, this individual will own the execution of all security aspects of product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle to ensure product resiliency in both export and US customer contracts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identify Critical Program Information (CPI) for various cutting‑edge systems, including within the air, land, maritime, and space domains
• Design and implement Anti‑Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse engineering attempts
• Develop Anti‑Tamper Plans and designs in concert with government personnel to mitigate security risks and maintain system performance
• Integrate holistic Systems Security Engineering processes
• Champion system security architecture development and requirements derivation, decomposition, and flow down for Anduril products with varying levels of system design maturity
• Design system and solution features with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry‑standard security goals
• Consult and influence software, RF and electrical engineering architectures, features, and implementations
• Identify and prioritize mission‑based security risks, translating complex threat landscapes into actionable engineering decisions
• Develop, document, orchestrate, and execute system security tests, demonstrations, evaluations, and assessments (including support for customer‑led events)
• Develop, guide, and monitor technical documentation to capture trade studies, system designs, analyses, and results related to a system's security posture
• Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team and support major milestone deliveries (e.g. SRR, SVR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Anti‑Tamper Engineering, Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
• Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Program Protection Implementation Plans, Software Security, and Anti‑Tamper Engineering
• Experience executing the Anti‑Tamper process and authoring associated documentation
• Experience with Systems Security Engineering, reverse engineering, or embedded security on DoD programs
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management. To support program protection implementation on embedded weapon systems.
• Strong understanding of the "why" behind the product, systems, and security design
• Passion for continuous learning, particularly within security
• Desire for working in a fast‑paced, continuously challenging environment
• Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with a technically oriented government customer
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with SAP and Top Secret eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with Anti‑Tamper methodologies for protecting critical program information
• Experience with embedded systems security including FPGA security, micro‑electronics security, and hardware‑based security solutions
• Implementation experience with security architectures for autonomous platforms, unmanned systems, embedded weapon systems, secure communications, or intelligence collection platforms
• Experience implementing security architectures for Group 3+ Unmanned Aircraft Systems or military aviation platforms, including fighters and tactical aircraft with integrated weapons systems
• Experience developing cryptographic solutions including key management systems
• Experience with embedded security architectures and techniques
• Experience with team leadership, mentoring, coaching, and teaching
• Experience with system design documentation in No Magic CAMEO
• Experience with security testing on DoD systems
• Experience with various operating systems including embedded Linux
• Leader by example
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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:

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.

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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.