Anduril Industries

System Safety Engineer - Aircraft Systems

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering experience
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a similar technical field
  • Experience with safety-critical hardware/software systems in defense/aerospace, particularly Weapon Systems or Aircraft
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other safety standards
  • Strong background in safety analysis techniques like FTA, FHA, and FMECA
  • Proven experience in failure investigation and problem-solving
  • Must be eligible for a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans based on MIL-STD-882E
  • Conduct complex safety analyses including Functional Hazard, System Hazard, and Environmental Hazard analyses
  • Develop Safety Assessment Reports and document safety requirements
  • Collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions
  • Identify and manage program hazards and ensure risk mitigation strategies
  • Support Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Lead corrective actions from safety investigations and mishap reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with minimal employee cost for US roles
  • Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees
  • Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus
  • Family planning and parenting support, including coverage for fertility treatments and adoption
  • Access to 24/7 mental health resources and work-life support services
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
  • Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility
Full Job Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril's Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our Air Dominance & Strike team. The Reliability & System Safety Engineering team works with our broader Engineering team to ensure our products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental conditions, and customer requirements. We develop cutting-edge Reliability & System Safety processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success.

As a System Safety Engineer at Anduril, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability & System Safety tools and methodologies to drive excellence in our safety processes. You will support the Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Hardware & Software development teams across the product development lifecycle by guiding Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Trees, System Safety Assessments, and Hazard Management and Hazard Mitigation activities for your product(s). The right person for this role has knowledge of design and development with a safety focus on aircraft systems, as well as exposure to test, analysis, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a production environment. If you are someone who has hands-on experience throughout the new product development life cycle from concept to customer delivery, loves to build world-class Reliability and Safety processes, can work efficiently across multi disciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril & its customers.
  • Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System of Systems Hazard Analysis, Environmental Hazard Analysis, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis and SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis)
  • Develop and document a Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
  • Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions
  • Identify & document hazards & risks for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Support the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure teams adhere to Safety best practices
  • Support Development Milestone Reviews such as CoDR, PDR, CDR, FRR representing System Safety
  • Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports
  • Host regular corrective action reviews to ensure lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders, and that all actions have been implemented in a timely manner
  • Develop, Draft, and Implement System Safety Processes and reports for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development
  • Verify and validate risk and hazard reduction measures
  • Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters
  • Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies
  • Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5 years Industry Experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
  • Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS or Rotorcraft
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD 516C airworthiness, AC-17-01, and other relevant safety standards
  • Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
  • Experience with function and requirements decomposition for Safety
  • Test Plan Requirements experience for Safety
  • Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
  • Hazard Evaluation, management, and mitigation action liaising experience
  • Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, FRR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
  • Experience with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254, JSSSEH, MIL-STD 882E, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-461, AC-17-01
  • Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
  • Experience with Model Based System Engineering
  • Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
  • Experience supporting field tests, including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
  • Aircraft, Spacecraft, or UAV Operations Experience
  • Quantitative FTA Analysis Experience
  • Experience in supporting Airworthiness and Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Boards.
  • Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies
  • Currently hold a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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