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Explosives System Safety Engineer

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Costa Mesa, CA
166K-220K Annually
Senior level
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Costa Mesa, CA
166K-220K Annually
Senior level
The Systems Safety Engineer will lead munition certification efforts, manage documentation, ensure safety and certification accuracy, and oversee project deliverables for ordnance systems.
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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.



ABOUT THE TEAM

The Energetics Team is responsible for the design and testing of complex munitions systems and transition them from prototype to production. The team is working exciting new ordnance technology across multiple platforms.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for Systems Safety Engineer in Costa Mesa, Ca. with experience designing advanced explosive ordnances and or advanced munitions systems.



WHAT YOU'LL DO 

  • Lead Anduril’s efforts to achieve munition, warhead, and fuzing certification by chaperoning programs through the relevant review entities (WSESRB, FISTRP, SSSTRP) and creating positive and enduring relationships with the review entities. 
  • Create, review, manage, and present critical documentation packages internally and to customers and fuze/safety boards. 
  • Engage with technical and business line teams and individuals to ensure safety/certification information is accurate and thorough. 
  • Plan and document testing, analysis, and review milestones to ensure we are taking a proactive approach and minimizing the timeline to go through the review process. 
  • Document root cause and corrective actions that are relevant to the review process. 
  • Oversee updates to project deliverables including requirements documentation, change control, traceability, and reliability matrices. 
  • Create frameworks and establish precedent for government reviews and system certifications to aid future programs. 
  • Flow down similar guidance and manage as needed key vendors (ESAD, warhead, etc.) where needed. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • BS or higher degree in mechanical, systems, aerospace, or another engineering discipline. 
  • 5+ work experience in design, safety, certification, and systems engineering of an ordnance systems. 
  • Warhead/fuze review board experience. 
  • Munitions system certification or qualification experience. 
  • Deep technical familiarity and understanding of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-1316, and MIL-STD-1901. 
  • Experience in program management, customer and vendor management, and managing schedules and budgets. 
  • Ability to travel as required for testing and customer meetings (surges up to 25%). 
  • Experience preparing formal documentation (i.e. specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.) 
  • Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to gather requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and customer support. 
  • Passion for defending the United States and her allies 
  • Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Active U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or Top-Secret or DOE L or Q). 
  • Prior experience qualifying ordnance/munitions through all branches of the DoW. 
  • Expert experience in program management, customer and vendor management, and managing schedules and budgets. 
  • Established relationships with key members of the DoW System Safety qualification boards.  
  • Experience managing vendors providing services in support of Safety qualifications. 

 

 

 

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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Top Skills

Mil-Std-1316
Mil-Std-1901
Mil-Std-882E
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