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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.
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Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs joins the engineering team to drive security principles into the design and integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long-range sensors. This role involves owning end-to-end security for assigned products by deriving requirements from threat intelligence, designing architectures, and managing security through the full product lifecycle. The engineer will perform architecture assessments, mitigate vulnerabilities, and develop comprehensive test strategies to support major milestones. Key technical competencies include expertise in embedded systems security, firmware, FPGAs, and secure boot. Preferred skills include proficiency in Python, Rust, Go, or C/C++, along with familiarity with USG cyber methodologies like NIST SP 800-160 and JSIG. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing complex defense and national security systems against sophisticated threats.
Own end-to-end security for assigned products by deriving requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence.
Design and implement security architectures for AI systems, command and control platforms, and aerospace vehicles.
Develop and execute comprehensive security test strategies across multiple integration levels.
Manage security throughout the full product lifecycle to meet major milestone deliveries like SRR, PDR, and CDR.
Brief government customers and program leadership on complex security architectures and technical approaches.
Translate architectural requirements into practical implementations in coordination with engineering teams.
Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk resolution for cross-functional initiatives.
What we're looking for
Must have at least 12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience.
Experience in fields such as Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Proven experience in security engineering and architecture for defense, national security systems, or complex embedded commercial systems.
Familiarity with security features on embedded hardware and FPGAs, including secure boot and key management.
Ability to brief and interact regularly with highly technical government customers.
Must currently possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.