Senior System Safety Engineer

• 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), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments) at system and sub-system level for complex unmanned systems. - Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions in hardware, software, and system-level procedures
• Identify & document hazards for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and drive risk mitigation strategies
• Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR, CDR, and TRR representing System Safety. - Lead mishap investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to prevent reoccurrence
• 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 8 years Industry Experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for small UAS or Rotorcraft
• Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and 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
• Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
• Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR) 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 U.S. Secret clearance, as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-516C and the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)
• 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 test safety planning, data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
• AI/ML software safety experience
• UAS operations experience
• Front End Software architecture & requirements definition experience. - Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies
• Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

US Salary Range

$144,000—$191,000 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:

Benefits

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