Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril · Los Angeles

Software Engineeringposted 10mo ago

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

We're seeking a systems security engineer to will drive security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril to ultimately secure our suite of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long range sensors.

The ideal candidate has a background in systems of systems, systems, electrical and/or software engineering with deep expertise in embedded systems security. They will perform in-depth security architecture assessments, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and exploits, and work cross-functionally to bake security into Anduril products.

ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is not an ISSO or ISSM role.
Own security end-to-end for assigned products—derive and decompose security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence, design security architectures, and manage security through the full product lifecycle
Implement security features and capabilities, develop and execute comprehensive security test strategies at multiple integration levels, and support major milestone deliveries (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
Brief security architectures and approaches to government customers and program leadership, translating complex security concepts for diverse audiences
Collaborates and builds solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
Collaborate with security assessment teams to assess Anduril’s products and integrated components to uncover potential weaknesses
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into implementations, and coordinate with security teams on threat modeling, validation, and testing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in one or more of the following fields: Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Familiarity with security-relevant features on embedded hardware / FPGAs (e.g., secure boot, key management, etc.)
Previous work on security engineering and architecture for defense / national security systems and/or complex embedded commercial systems
Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with highly technical government customers
Strong understanding of the “why” behind the product, systems, and security design
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Currently possesses and is able to maintain at least a final active US Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excels at the above listed Requirements
Possesses and able to maintain a U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI and/or SAP eligibility
Strong skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, Go, C/C++).
Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems
Fluency in modern USG cyber methodologies, including Cyber Survivability guidance and related policy (JSIG, ICD 503, CSEIG, SSECG, NIST SP 800-160, Cyber T&E Guidebook, CMMC, etc.)
Experience developing cyber documentation for USG customers
Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resiliency, Software Security
Experience creating and integrating with system design documentation in MBSE tools
Experience integrating with Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Configuration Management, and System Test
Experience executing the Anti-Tamper process and authoring associated documentation
Experience with security testing on DoD systems (e.g. penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessments)
Experience working with unmanned aircraft Group 3 class and above
Experience working with government or national security space systems

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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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