Anduril
Staff System Safety Engineer
$191K–$253K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 12 years; System Safety Engineer experience or equivalent engineering background.
- Education
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
About the job
Leads organization-wide system safety strategy and engineering across multiple defense product programs, ensuring hazards are analyzed and risks reduced throughout design, development, and deployment.
What you'll do
- Set System Safety methodology and lead safety strategy across programs, including hazard management and risk mitigation.
- Direct complex safety analyses, design reviews, and safety corrective actions; influence architecture and verify hazard-reduction measures.
- Develop scalable safety processes, represent Anduril to external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
What they ask for
- At least 12 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Expert-level knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- AI/ML software safety experience; familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, JSSSEH, or listed engineering tools.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MIL-STD-882E, FTA, FHA, SCFTA, FMECA, Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA
AI focus
Preferred AI/ML software safety experience.
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