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Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril· Corporate Technology : Corporate Technology International
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Costa Mesa, CA$209k - $278kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Staff security engineer focused on driving security engineering across products and systems, including AI, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long-range sensors. Roles emphasize end-to-end security ownership, security architecture, threat modeling, and cross-functional collaboration within a defense/embedded systems context.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Typically 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/work experience
  • Demonstrated 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

Skills

Required:Security architectureThreat modelingEmbedded systems securityCommunication with government customersCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other support) available at little to no cost to employees
  • Equity grants in majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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