Senior System Safety Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior System Safety Engineer, Air Defense

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Anduril’s Reliability & System Safety Engineering team is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to support their Air Defense programs, focusing on developing and implementing tailored safety program plans aligned with industry standards. The role involves conducting complex safety analyses, identifying hazards and risks, and collaborating with design teams to ensure compliance with safety requirements. Key responsibilities include drafting Built-In Test Plans, supporting qualification test plan development, and leading corrective action reviews to communicate lessons learned effectively. Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience in safety-critical systems within the defense or aerospace industry, knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, and eligibility for clearance. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with additional standards like ISO 26262 and ARP-4754, as well as experience in field tests and customer communications.

Skills

MIL-STD-882E MIL-HDBK-217 MIL-STD-461 ARP-4754 ARP-4761 MIL-STD-516C ISO 26262 Functional Hazard Analysis Fault Tree Analysis System Safety Assessments Built In Test Plans Qualification Test Plan Development PDR CDR QDR RCCA investigations Mishap Reports Hazard Tracking Databases CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with industry standards.
  • Conduct complex safety analyses, including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, and SSA at system/sub-system levels.
  • Identify and document hazards & risks, manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Lead Built In Test Plans and support Qualification Test Plan Development for new products.
  • Host regular corrective action reviews to communicate lessons learned with stakeholders.
  • Draft and implement System Safety Processes and reports to improve Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent in defense/aerospace industry
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
  • Experience developing and implementing System Safety program plans aligned with customer needs
  • Conduct complex safety analyses including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, and SSA for aircraft systems
  • Develop safety requirements and collaborate on design teams to implement safety solutions
  • Lead corrective action reviews and ensure timely implementation of lessons learned

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