Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection)

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As a Systems Security Engineer at Anduril, you will join a mission-focused team developing cutting-edge autonomous systems across various domains. Your role involves identifying critical program information and designing anti-tamper mitigations to protect against reverse engineering attempts. You will develop security plans in collaboration with government personnel, integrate holistic security processes, and consult on software, RF, and electrical engineering architectures. Key responsibilities include prioritizing mission-based security risks, executing system security tests, and documenting technical work products for major milestone deliveries. The ideal candidate has experience in anti-tamper engineering, systems security, cybersecurity, and embedded security on DoD programs, with a strong understanding of product design and security principles. Familiarity with No Magic CAMEO, cryptographic solutions, and various operating systems is preferred.

Skills

Anti-Tamper Systems Security Engineering Cybersecurity Reverse Engineering Embedded Systems Security FPGA Security Microwave Electronics Security Hardware-Based Security Solutions Cryptographic Solutions Key Management Systems Security Testing No Magic CAMEO Linux DoD Programs SRR SVR PDR CDR TRR PRR

What you'll do

Identify and protect Critical Program Information for various systems across domains.
Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to prevent reverse engineering attempts.
Develop comprehensive Anti-Tamper Plans in collaboration with government personnel.
Integrate holistic Systems Security Engineering processes into product development.
Consult on software, RF, and electrical engineering architectures to enhance security.

What we're looking for

Experience in Systems Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper Engineering, or related fields.
Proven track record in embedded Program Protection Implementation Plans and Software Security.
Familiarity with Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management.
Strong understanding of security design principles for complex systems.
Ability to brief and interact effectively with technically oriented government customers.
Secret security clearance with SAP and eligibility for Top Secret clearance.
Experience in designing and implementing Anti-Tamper mitigations and security architectures.

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