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. ### 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), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments) at system and sub-system level for complex unmanned systems. - Lead safety assessments for launch and range safety, collaborating with launch providers and range authorities to ensure compliance with requirements. - Develop and verify safety requirements for payload integration, ensuring compatibility with launch vehicles and host platforms
Oversee on-orbit safety, including orbital debris mitigation, conjunction assessment response planning, and end-of-life disposal strategies. - 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. - Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies. - Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards for space systems. ##
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 satellites, launch vehicles, space payloads, or related aerospace systems. - Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, with demonstrated experience applying space safety standards such as AFSPCMAN 91-710, AFI 91-202, or ODMSP
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. Top Secret clearance, as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo
Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
AI/ML software safety 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:
Benefits
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