Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs

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 staff 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 Typically 12+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree or equivalent education/work experience. Demonstrable ability to address complex, high-stakes security engineering challenges across multiple programs within a major area of business. Evidence of recognized expertise contributing to risk resolution on cross-functional initiatives. 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 lang