Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / 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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Join Anduril as a Staff Systems Security Engineer and drive security engineering principles into the design of advanced technologies such as AI systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long-range sensors. You will perform in-depth security architecture assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security throughout product lifecycles. Key responsibilities include deriving security requirements from customer needs, designing secure architectures, and briefing government customers on complex security concepts. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience in systems security engineering or related fields, expertise in embedded systems security, and a strong background in programming languages like Python, Rust, Go, or C/C++. Familiarity with MBSE tools, DoD security testing practices, and unmanned aircraft systems is essential.

Skills

Python Rust Go C/C++ MBSE Software Assurance Supply Chain Risk Management Configuration Management System Test Penetration Testing Red Teaming Vulnerability Assessments

What you'll do

  • Derive and decompose security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence.
  • Design comprehensive security architectures for complex systems.
  • Brief government customers and program leadership on security concepts.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into implementations.
  • Manage security through the full product lifecycle, including validation and testing.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in systems security engineering or related fields.
  • Deep expertise in embedded systems security and threat modeling.
  • Ability to brief complex security concepts to technical government customers.
  • Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Rust, Go, C/C++.
  • Experience with DoD system security testing and validation processes.
  • Currently holds and can maintain a US Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.

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