Systems Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $146k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$209,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 1993 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1806 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Safety Engineer

Anduril's Reliability & System Safety Engineering team is seeking a senior-level Systems Safety Engineer to drive system-level safety decisions and conduct advanced analyses such as FHA, Fault Tree Analysis, SCFTA, and FMECA across their product portfolio. This role involves developing safety requirements, collaborating with design teams, managing hazard tracking, and leading corrective actions from RCCA investigations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the defense or aerospace industry, familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, and a strong background in safety analysis techniques. They should also possess confident presentation skills for Design Reviews (PDR, CDR) and support customer and regulatory engagements.

What you'll do

  • Execute System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and specific requirements.
  • Conduct safety analyses including FHA, Fault Tree Analysis, SCFTA, FMECA at system/sub-system levels.
  • Develop safety requirements and collaborate on implementation with design teams.
  • Identify hazards, document risks, manage hazard tracking, ensure risk mitigation strategies.
  • Lead corrective actions from RCCA investigations and mishap reports.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent background
  • Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in defense or aerospace industries
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
  • Strong background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
  • Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident presentation skills
  • Ability to lead complex failure investigations and implement corrective actions

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