Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Systems Security Engineer, Anti-Tamper-Costa Mesa, California
$146K - $253K/yr
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Systems Security Engineer, Anti-Tamper-Costa Mesa, California
$146K - $253K/yr
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse ...
Embedded Software Engineer, Anti-Tamper Anduril Costa Mesa, California, United States
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$166 - $292/hr
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Embedded Software Engineer, Anti-Tamper Anduril Costa Mesa, California, United States
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$166 - $292/hr
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... operating systems, and hardware and software component • Integrate cybersecurity development activities
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Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P4 The Systems Security ... operating systems, and hardware and software components. * Integrate cybersecurity development ...
$107.50 - $204.50/hr
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Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Protection) - P4 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
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Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Protection) - P4 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
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Chesapeake, VA · On-site
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Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P3 (Onsite)
Marlborough, MA · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
... operating systems, and hardware and software component • Integrate cybersecurity development activities Qualifications : Required : • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology ...
Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P3 (Onsite)
Marlborough, MA · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
... operating systems, and hardware and software component • Integrate cybersecurity development activities Qualifications : Required : • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology ...
Asphalt Tamper - Examination
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$34.51 - $55.18/hr
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Asphalt Tamper - Examination
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$34.51 - $55.18/hr
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Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Prote with Security Clearance
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Prote with Security Clearance
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Protection) - P4 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Protection) - P4 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
... operating systems, and hardware and software component * Integrate cybersecurity development ... Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) P5 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) P5 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Laborer, Handroller (1H) Hilo
Keaau, HI · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
... operator with cleaning of spreader(s).4. May assist with duties in other classifications as a function of on-the-job training using rakes, shovels, mobile brooms, road sweeper, tamper plate and ...
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Laborer, Handroller (1H) Hilo
Keaau, HI · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
... operator with cleaning of spreader(s).4. May assist with duties in other classifications as a function of on-the-job training using rakes, shovels, mobile brooms, road sweeper, tamper plate and ...
A-Repairman-Track & Way Maintainer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.31/hr
Experience as a railroad tamper operator is highly desirable. Must successfully complete a medical evaluation to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Substitution ...
A-Repairman-Track & Way Maintainer
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$44.31/hr
Experience as a railroad tamper operator is highly desirable. Must successfully complete a medical evaluation to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Substitution ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/ with Security Clearance
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/ with Security Clearance
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) P5 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
Senior Principal System Security Engineer (Program (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) P5 (Onsite)
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$123K - $169K/yr
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems ... Experience generating security (cyber, anti-tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design ...
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$146K - $253K/yr
Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
Key responsibilities
Identify Critical Program Information (CPI) for various systems and design Anti-Tamper mitigations.
Develop and implement Anti-Tamper Plans and integrate security engineering processes into system design.
Develop, document, and execute system security tests, evaluations, and assessments.
Anduril rating
9.1
Anduril
Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
7.4
Manufacturers average
Based on 76,623 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Anduril we are developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, and autonomous systems across air, land, maritime, and space domains. We are looking for Systems Security Engineers to lead a mission-focused, threat-informed approach to Anti-Tamper Engineering for the next generation of Anduril's autonomous systems. In order to be successful at Anduril, a Systems Security Engineer needs to be fluent in areas of technical leadership, requirements analysis, design rigor, customer & stakeholder engagement and have a hands-on contributor mindset. This role will drive system security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril. In short, this individual will own the execution of all security aspects of product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle to ensure product resiliency in both export and US customer contracts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Identify Critical Program Information (CPI) for various cutting-edge systems, including within the air, land, maritime, and space domains
- Design and implement Anti-Tamper mitigations to deter, detect, delay, and react to reverse engineering attempts
- Develop Anti-Tamper Plans and designs in concert with government personnel to mitigate security risks and maintain system performance
- Integrate holistic Systems Security Engineering processes
- Champion system security architecture development and requirements derivation, decomposition, and flow down for Anduril products with varying levels of system design maturity
- Design system and solution features with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
- Consult and influence software, RF and electrical engineering architectures, features, and implementations
- Identify and prioritize mission-based security risks, translating complex threat landscapes into actionable engineering decisions
- Develop, document, orchestrate, and execute system security tests, demonstrations, evaluations, and assessments (including support for customer-led events)
- Develop, guide, and monitor technical documentation to capture trade studies, system designs, analyses, and results related to a system's security posture
- Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team and support major milestone deliveries (e.g. SRR, SVR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: Anti-Tamper Engineering, Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
- Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Program Protection Implementation Plans, Software Security, and Anti-Tamper Engineering
- Experience executing the Anti-Tamper process and authoring associated documentation
- Experience with Systems Security Engineering, reverse engineering, or embedded security on DoD programs
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management. To support program protection implementation on embedded weapon systems.
- Strong understanding of the "why" behind the product, systems, and security design
- Passion for continuous learning, particularly within security
- Desire for working in a fast-paced, continuously challenging environment
- Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with a technically oriented government customer
- A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with SAP and Top Secret eligibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise with Anti-Tamper methodologies for protecting critical program information
- Experience with embedded systems security including FPGA security, micro-electronics security, and hardware-based security solutions
- Implementation experience with security architectures for autonomous platforms, unmanned systems, embedded weapon systems, secure communications, or intelligence collection platforms
- Experience implementing security architectures for Group 3+ Unmanned Aircraft Systems or military aviation platforms, including fighters and tactical aircraft with integrated weapons systems
- Experience developing cryptographic solutions including key management systems
- Experience with embedded security architectures and techniques
- Experience with team leadership, mentoring, coaching, and teaching
- Experience with system design documentation in No Magic CAMEO
- Experience with security testing on DoD systems
- Experience with various operating systems including embedded Linux
- Leader by example
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
US Salary Range
$146,000-$253,000 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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Working at Anduril
About Anduril, in their own words
From Anduril
As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril delivers cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the warfighter in months, not years.
About Anduril Industries
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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.
Industry
Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Costa Mesa, CA, US
Year founded
2017