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Staff System Safety Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space or Rotorcraft * Expert-level ... Demonstrated experience establishing System Safety Engineering frameworks across multiple products ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

$62K - $141K/yr

Experience with NAVSEAINST 8020.6, Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB), or Software Systems Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP) * Experience with digital engineering, machine ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for weapon system safety engineer in the United States is $66.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.33 and $79.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weapon System Safety Engineer vs Systems Safety Engineer?

AspectWeapon System Safety EngineerSystems Safety Engineer
Required CertificationsSafety certifications, engineering licensesSafety certifications, engineering licenses
Work EnvironmentDefense, military, aerospace projectsIndustrial, manufacturing, aerospace sectors
Employer & Industry UsageDefense contractors, military agenciesManufacturers, aerospace companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding safety roles in weapon systemsComparing safety engineering roles across industries

The Weapon System Safety Engineer focuses on ensuring safety in military and defense weapon systems, often working within defense contractors and military agencies. In contrast, the Systems Safety Engineer has a broader scope across various industries like aerospace and manufacturing. Both roles require safety certifications and engineering expertise but differ mainly in their specific applications and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Weapon System Safety Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,121 per year, or $66.9 per hour.

Staff System Safety Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Anduril Industries
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Define System Safety methodology organization-wide and establish discipline philosophy across product lines

  • Lead System Safety efforts across multiple programs, setting strategy and resolving cross-program technical conflicts

  • Develop and implement System Safety processes, analyze safety risks, and verify hazard reduction measures

Anduril rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Anduril

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Job description

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
Anduril's Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is hiring Staff System Safety Engineers across our product portfolio. Domains may include Air Dominance & Strike, Maritime, Ground Systems, Space, Counter-UAS, and Autonomy/Lattice. The Reliability & System Safety Engineering team works with our broader Engineering team to ensure our products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental, and customer requirements. We develop cutting-edge System Safety processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success.
As a Staff System Safety Engineer at Anduril, you will establish discipline philosophy across product lines, tackle unprecedented challenges without standard frameworks, and transform departmental capability through new methodologies and multi-year enterprise initiatives. You will lead safety across multiple programs and define safety methodology org-wide.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Define System Safety methodology org-wide and establish discipline philosophy across product lines
  • Lead System Safety across multiple concurrent programs, setting strategy and resolving cross-program technical conflicts
  • Drive multi-year enterprise initiatives that transform departmental capability and scale System Safety to support rapid product development
  • Architect tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril and its customers
  • Provide expert technical direction on complex safety analyses including FHA, Fault Tree, SCFTA, FMECA, and System Safety Assessments
  • Influence system architecture and design trades from concept through deployment to drive Design for Safety outcomes
  • Establish hazard management standards, tracking infrastructure, and risk mitigation frameworks used across programs
  • Serve as the senior Subject Matter Expert in the Design Requirements Process and across Development Milestone Reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR)
  • Own the most complex Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports, and ensure lessons learned propagate org-wide
  • Develop and implement System Safety processes and reports that streamline Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations
  • Verify and validate risk and hazard reduction measures at the program and portfolio level
  • Represent Anduril externally to customers, regulatory bodies, and industry working groups 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 12 years of 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
  • Deep experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space or Rotorcraft
  • Expert-level knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
  • Demonstrated experience establishing System Safety Engineering frameworks across multiple products or programs, including early-stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis
  • Expert background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
  • Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety at the system-of-systems level
  • Failure investigation/analysis experience with a proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
  • Extensive Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident presentation skills across all levels of leadership, including executives and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
  • Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, and JSSSEH
  • Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
  • Software safety case development experience
  • AI/ML software safety experience (strongly preferred)
  • Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
  • Front-end software architecture and requirements definition experience
  • Executive communications, reporting, and roadmap presentation experience
  • Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

US Salary Range
$191,000-$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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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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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

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