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Senior Systems Safety Engineer, Advanced Effects

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $172,000 – $228,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Senior Systems Safety Engineer role at defense technology company focused on safety-critical aircraft and weapon systems development.

Skills & Keywords

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882EFunctional Hazard AnalysisFault Tree Analysis

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril & its customers.
Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), Fault Tree, SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis), and SSA (System Safety Assessments) at system and sub-system level for complex aircraft systems.
Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions
Identify & document hazards & risks for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
Support the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure teams adhere to Safety best practices
Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR, CDR, QDR representing System Safety
Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports
Host regular corrective action reviews to ensure lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders, and that all actions have been implemented in a timely manner
Develop, Draft, and Implement System Safety Processes and reports for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development
Verify and validate risk and hazard reduction measures
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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years Industry Experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS or Rotorcraft
Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
Experience setting up a System Safety Engineering framework for a product or program, including early stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis experience
Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety
Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Eligibility to obtain/main a Secret Clearance
M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-516C
Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
Experience supporting field tests, including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
AI/ML software safety experience
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
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