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Anduril Industries

Senior System Safety Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $166,000-$220,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to support their Air Defense programs. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability & System Safety tools and methodologies to drive excellence in safety processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with Anduril's needs and industry standards.
  • Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, and SSA.
  • Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions.
  • Identify and document hazards and risks, manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Support the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert.
  • Lead, draft, and tailor Built In Test Plans and Support Reliability Engineering on Qualification Test Plan Development.
  • Support Development Milestone Reviews.
  • Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports.
  • Host regular corrective action reviews.
  • Develop, Draft, and Implement System Safety Processes and reports.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E or other relevant safety standards.
  • Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework.
  • Strong background in safety analysis techniques.
  • Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety.
  • Failure investigation/analysis experience.
  • Design Review Experience.
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.
  • 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.

Salary Range: $166,000-$220,000 USD

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Income Protection: Life and disability insurance.
  • Generous time off.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support.
  • Mental Health Resources.
  • Professional Development.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5023708007