Anduril
System Security Engineer, Space
$183K–$243K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
About the job
Owns end-to-end security architecture for space systems, translating threats and mission needs into buildable requirements and verifying system security through integration and on-orbit operations.
What you'll do
- Design and flow down security requirements across spacecraft, payload, communications links, ground systems, and supply chain.
- Partner with subsystem engineers to implement protections and conduct security verification, assessments, and remediation.
- Own security content at program milestones and brief customers and leadership on architecture and trade-offs.
What they ask for
- Experience designing security architectures for complex, multi-segment systems and decomposing them into subsystem requirements.
- Hands-on threat modeling; ability to translate threat intelligence into design decisions.
- Experience across flight software, avionics, RF/comms, ground systems, system lifecycle, and supply chain security for space or defense systems.
- Direct experience with U.S. Government customers on classified or sensitive programs; active security clearance; CCNP or equivalent advanced networking credential.
Pay
$183,000 — $243,000 USD (base salary)
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