Senior System Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$144,000–$191,000 / yr
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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 · Senior System Safety Engineer

Join our dynamic team in Atlanta as a Senior System Safety Engineer, supporting the development of Altius, a versatile platform for on-demand capability deployment. You will conduct and review complex safety analyses such as FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, and SSA, develop safety requirements, and collaborate with design teams to implement hardware and software solutions. Your role involves identifying hazards, managing hazard tracking databases, and driving risk mitigation strategies while supporting milestone reviews like PDR and CDR. Preferred qualifications include experience with ARP-4754, MIL-STD-810, and AI/ML safety, as well as familiarity with UAS operations and front-end software architecture. Essential skills are a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.

What you'll do

  • Conduct and review complex safety analyses for unmanned systems at system and sub-system levels.
  • Develop safety requirements and implement solutions in hardware, software, and procedures.
  • Identify and document hazards, manage hazard tracking databases, and drive risk mitigation strategies.
  • Support Development Milestone Reviews (PDR, CDR) representing System Safety.
  • Lead mishap investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action activities to prevent recurrence.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 8 years of experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent in defense/aerospace industry.
  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Extensive knowledge and application of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards.
  • Experience conducting and reviewing complex safety analyses for unmanned systems.
  • Design review experience (PDR, CDR) with strong presentation skills across leadership levels.

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