Senior System Safety Engineer, Air Defense

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Anduril’s Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support our Air Defense programs. The Reliability & System Safety Engineering team works with our broader Engineering team to ensure our products operate 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 the needs of Anduril & its customers, as well as industry standards for System Safety. Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments) at system level and sub-system level for complex aircraft systems. 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 Lead, draft, and tailor Built In Test Plans and Support Reliability Engineering on Qualification Test Plan Development for new products Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR, CDR, QDR 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 Rotorcraft, Aircraft, or Weapon Systems Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E or other relevant safety standards Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experience Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, 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 pursue Clearance, as required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline Experience or familiarity with ISO 26262, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-516C Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys 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 Front End Software architecture & requirements definition experience. Customer communications, reporting, and roadmap presentation experience. Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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