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Systems Security Engineer, Anti-Tamper

The Systems Security Engineer will identify Critical Program Information and design Anti-Tamper mitigations to protect against reverse engineering. They will also integrate security engineering processes and support technical documentation related to system security.

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Anduril Industries?

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

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

[https://www.anduril.com/careers].

PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM RECRUITMENT SCAMS

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition

process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in

sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate

Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers.

These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal

information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence,

please keep the following critical points in mind:

* No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal

financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or

social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate

recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

* Please always verify communications:

* Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it

will only come from an @anduril.com address.

* Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril

role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any

suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching

out to [email protected] [[email protected]].

* Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication

that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual

requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is

@anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

* What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or

fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately

to [email protected] [[email protected]]. Your proactive caution is

invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security

and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

DATA PRIVACY

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit

https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/

[https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/].

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a

third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due

diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application

process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services

that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media,

public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data

sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting

agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and

protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Which skills does this role require?

Anti-Tamper EngineeringSystems Security EngineeringCybersecuritySystems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceReverse EngineeringSecurity ArchitectureTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsContinuous LearningDoD ProgramsRisk ManagementAIAutonomous SystemsCommand and ControlSoftware AssuranceProgram ProtectionThreat LandscapeCustomer EngagementTechnical LeadershipCollaborationSystem IntegrationSecurity MitigationsProduct LifecycleReactDesign Systems

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