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.

• Lead and manage the performance of a team of System Safety Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on System Safety principles and best practices
• Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril & its customers
• Communicate the Anduril System Safety vision, goals, and framework to standardize development efforts across the business, and oversee the integration of System Safety processes across all stages of product development
• Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments)
• Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions
• Manage hazard tracking databases and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
• 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
• Contribute to proposal efforts and support business development activities. as required
• Support Business Operations continuous improvement through software tool requirements development and beta testing to improve hazard tracking & maintenance, communication, data automation, and metrics.

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
• Proven experience managing teams of 5 or more for complex advanced hardware programs
• Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
• Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience rapidly staffing and growing teams while ensuring clear direction and cohesion.

• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience with environmental testing such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461
• Leading and managing a System Safety Engineering team and staffing the team rapidly in a complex tech environment
• Mentoring experience for System Safety artifact development (FHA, FTA, etc.)
• Aircraft, Spacecraft, or UAV operations experience
• Front End Software architecture & requirements definition experience.
• Customer communications, reporting, and roadmap presentation experience.
• Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies
• Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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