System Safety Engineer

As a System Safety Engineer at Anduril Industries, you'll lead the development of a model-based safety case, conduct Functional Hazard Analysis, and perform comprehensive safety assessments of our uncrewed ground combat systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that safety protocols are integrated throughout the design, testing, and production phases, enabling high safety standards in innovative military technology.

To be considered for the System Safety Engineer role at Anduril Industries, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in safety engineering or systems engineering. Familiarity with safety standards like ISO 26262 or MIL-STD-882 is highly beneficial, as is experience with complex robotic systems.

Anduril Industries is committed to the professional development and well-being of its employees. As a System Safety Engineer, you can expect top-tier benefits, including comprehensive healthcare plans, generous PTO, and mental health resources. Additionally, you'll have access to professional development stipends and a collaborative work culture that values every team member’s contributions.

In the position of System Safety Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will work on advanced projects related to land-based crewed and robotic ground systems. Your role will involve leading safety analyses for uncrewed ground combat systems, ensuring that these innovative designs can function safely and effectively in high-stakes operational environments.

Yes! At Anduril Industries, we prioritize career growth and development across all roles, including that of a System Safety Engineer. You'll have opportunities to take on more responsibilities, advance within the team, and contribute to significant projects that push the boundaries of defense technology.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples where you led or participated in Functional Hazard Analysis. Discuss methodologies you implemented, key findings, and how those findings contributed to safety improvements in the project.

Explain your familiarity with fault tree analysis techniques and tools. Describe a past project where you effectively used these methodologies, stressing the importance of systematic evaluation in enhancing system safety.

Detail your approach to integrating safety standards like ISO 26262 or MIL-STD-882 into your engineering processes. Share how you collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all designs meet and exceed these requirements.

Discuss specific software tools and frameworks you've utilized for safety modeling, such as MATLAB or specialized safety analysis tools. Highlight your proficiency and how these tools aided in efficient safety assessments.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific instance. Explain how you identified the risk, the steps taken to mitigate it, and the outcome of your actions.

Discuss your experience in developing safety cases, emphasizing the relationship between safety requirements, risk assessments, and evidence collection. Illustrate your understanding with examples from past projects.

Share your strategic approach to safety testing, including methodologies you employ to identify vulnerabilities. Speak about how simulations have helped you uncover potential issues before deployment.

Describe how a System Safety Engineer contributes at each phase of the design lifecycle, from initial concept through testing, ensuring that safety requirements are a priority throughout.

Detail your experiences involving autonomous systems and the unique safety challenges they present. Highlight any projects where you've successfully assessed safety in complex environments.

Discuss any certifications, training programs, or conferences you have attended related to safety engineering, showcasing your commitment to staying current in an evolving field.