Explosives System Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Explosives System Safety Engineer

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The Explosives System Safety Engineer role at Anduril’s Explosive Engineering & Operations Team involves leading certification efforts for complex munitions systems, ensuring they meet stringent safety and regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing documentation packages, coordinating with technical teams to ensure accuracy in safety information, planning testing milestones, and documenting corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a BS or higher degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in ordnance system certification, and deep familiarity with MIL-STD guidelines. Proficiency in program management, customer/vendor relationships, and formal documentation preparation is essential. Experience with warhead/fuze review boards and managing key vendors for safety qualifications is preferred. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex government reviews efficiently.

Skills

MIL-STD-882E MIL-STD-1316 MIL-STD-1901 AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Git Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead programs through relevant review entities to achieve certification for munitions systems.
Create and manage critical documentation packages for internal and external use.
Ensure accuracy of safety/certification information by engaging with technical teams.
Plan and document testing milestones to minimize the timeline for reviews.
Document root cause analyses and corrective actions for review processes.

What we're looking for

BS or higher degree in mechanical, systems, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in design, safety, certification, and systems engineering of ordnance systems.
Experience with warhead/fuze review boards and munitions system certification processes.
Deep technical understanding of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-1316, and MIL-STD-1901 standards.
Proven ability to manage program schedules, budgets, and customer/vendor relationships.
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Active Top Secret security clearance required.

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