Sr. Systems Safety Engineer, Advanced Effects

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

59d•$146,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.