ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is seeking a Product Data Engineer to join our Configuration Management team. As a Product Data Engineer you will work closely with the leaders of critical Anduril programs to manage a highly dynamic and fast-paced design, engineering, and manufacturing environment. The Product Data Engineer will have a massive impact on capturing and defining the baseline for a program’s requirements, design, testing, manufacturing, and sustainment data structures (requirements baseline, EBOM, MBOM, SOM, BOP).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be a partner to Product and Program teams by:
• Working with Anduril system, design, and manufacturing engineers to generate, populate and submit configuration item change requests.
• Preparing critical analyses to support change requests while maintaining configuration integrity and traceability (item dependency analyses, test analyses, effectivity plans, inventory disposition analyses etc.)
• Supporting the execution and implementation of change notices across system engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain domains.
• Identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities by building data-driven perspectives of the full product configuration landscape.
• Be the leader of critical configuration management activities and forums by:
• Supporting configuration managers in managing critical program technical forums (Test Review Board, Change Control Board etc.).
• Working with program teams to prepare for critical technical forums (the Change Review Board, the Change Control Board) including preparing of business cases, test data, effectivity plans, inventory disposition plans, etc.
• Documenting and distributing conclusions, decisions emerging from configuration management forums.
• Conduct periodic product configuration record audits by:
• Supporting configuration management reviews and audits, including FCA/PCA and providing direction before, during and after the events to prevent or resolve issues.
• Reconciling released bills of materials against baseline bills of materials by confirming all variances have signed-off change notices.
• Reconciling product as-built-records against released bills of materials by confirming all variances have quality deviations.
• Identifying, analyzing resolving non-conformances; finding and resolving root-causing failure modes.
• Be an expert resource for the Product Teams for Engineering Release and Change Management processes and standards by:
• Using Teamcenter software to manage Engineering changes, including part revisions, EBOM/MBOM/SBOM updates, documentation modifications, and associated workflows.
• Providing guidance and support to Engineering teams in configuring the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service Bills of Materials (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM)
• Supporting Configuration Managers and Engineers in defining and maintaining configurable product data sets (i.e., 150% BOMs, product variant dictionaries and schema).
• Being a Teamcenter super-user and able to train product team users on workflows.
• Be part of the team defining the future of digital engineering at Anduril by:
• Partnering with engineering teams to set requirements and identify improvement opportunities in existing ways of working by creating tools or enhancing existing workflows.
• Building an end-to-end digital thread that maintains an accurate product definition, system by system, from the definition of requirements to the as maintained record.
• Identifying and piloting opportunities to leverage Anduril’s AI capabilities tools to unlock increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency within Anduril’s configuration management activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of configuration analysis or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of demonstrated experience working in high complexity and high-rate production environments (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear).
• Familiar with configuration management principles and practices (EIA649/C, MIL-HDBK-61B).
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you must have an ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear decision statements.
• BA/BS degree.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
• Is able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in aerospace industry.
• Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA.
• Database skills with SQL queries, etc.
• Certification in CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification.

ABOUT THE JOB 

Anduril is seeking a Product Data Engineer to join our Fury Team in Columbus, Ohio.  The Product Data Engineer is responsible for change control activities supporting the Autonomous Airpower production line.  As a Product Data Engineer  you will work closely with the leaders of critical Anduril programs to manage a highly dynamic and fast-paced design, engineering, and manufacturing environment. The Product Data Engineer will have a massive impact on capturing and defining the baseline for a program’s requirements, design, testing, manufacturing, and sustainment data structures (requirements baseline, EBOM, MBOM, SOM, BOP). 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be a partner to Product and Program teams by:
  • Working with Anduril system, design, and manufacturing engineers to generate, populate and submit configuration item change requests.
  • Preparing critical analyses to support change requests while maintaining configuration integrity and traceability (item dependency analyses, test analyses, effectivity plans, inventory disposition analyses etc.)
  • Supporting the execution and implementation of change notices across system engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain domains.
  • Identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities by building data-driven perspectives of the full product configuration landscape. 

• Be the leader of critical configuration management activities and forums by:
  • Supporting configuration managers in managing critical program technical forums (Test Review Board, Change Control Board etc.).
  • Working with program teams to prepare for critical technical forums (the Change Review Board, the Change Control Board) including preparing of business cases, test data, effectivity plans, inventory disposition plans, etc.
  • Documenting and distributing conclusions, decisions emerging from configuration management forums. 

• Conduct periodic product configuration record audits by:
  • Supporting configuration management reviews and audits, including FCA/PCA and providing direction before, during and after the events to prevent or resolve issues.
  • Reconciling released bills of materials against baseline bills of materials by confirming all variances have signed-off change notices.
  • Reconciling product as-built-records against released bills of materials by confirming all variances have quality deviations.
  • Identifying, analyzing resolving non-conformances; finding and resolving root-causing failure modes. 

• Be an expert resource for the Product Teams for Engineering Release and Change Management processes and standards by:
  • Using Teamcenter software to manage Engineering changes, including part revisions, EBOM/MBOM/SBOM updates, documentation modifications, and associated workflows.
  • Providing guidance and support to Engineering teams in configuring the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service Bills of Materials (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM)
  • Supporting Configuration Managers and Engineers in defining and maintaining configurable product data sets (i.e., 150% BOMs, product variant dictionaries and schema).
  • Being a Teamcenter super-user and able to train product team users on workflows. 

• Be part of the team defining the future of digital engineering at Anduril by:
  • Partnering with engineering teams to set requirements and identify improvement opportunities in existing ways of working by creating tools or enhancing existing workflows.
  • Building an end-to-end digital thread that maintains an accurate product definition, system by system, from the definition of requirements to the as maintained record.
  • Identifying and piloting opportunities to leverage Anduril’s AI capabilities tools to unlock increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency within Anduril’s configuration management activities. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2-5 years of configuration analysis or equivalent experience. 

• 2-5 years of demonstrated experience working in high complexity and high-rate production environments (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear). 

• Familiar with configuration management principles and practices (EIA649/C, MIL-HDBK-61B). 

• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products 

• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you must have an ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear decision statements. 

• BA/BS degree. 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture. 

• Is able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Proven experience in aerospace industry.

• Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures.

• Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA. 

• Database skills with SQL queries, etc. 

• Certification in CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification. 

Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) team is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on Weapons Integration to join our multi-disciplinary Mission Systems team. The AD&S team is responsible for developing end-to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of delivering exceptional warfighter outcomes to our customers.

As a Weapons Integration Engineer you will be responsible for the technical execution and overall successful integration of weapons systems onto platforms. Anduril is seeking exceptional candidates comfortable with myriad technical tasks involved in the successful integration of weapons systems, to include development of integration plans, store management system architecture trades, system-level analysis to support design reviews and regulatory briefings and interfacing regularly with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead or support efforts performing integration, verification and/or validation of weapon systems onto Anduril or other-party platforms
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules
• Develop system/architecture designs, perform system level analysis, and generate requirements
• Adjudicate conflicting design/development requirements with broader team
• Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
• Support lab, ground, and flight test events
• Develop/maintain Interface Control Documents, Software Requirement Specifications, Performance Specifications, presentations and review test plans/procedures
• Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects
• Support ongoing operation of the weapons system(s)
• Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilities
• Provide direction to design and to technical staff
• Work with and manage suppliers to develop and procure hardware
• Identify risks and manage mitigation plans to closure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and progressive engineering experience as follows;
• 5+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in an engineering discipline
• Familiarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and logical Interface Control Documents
• Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
• Must be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problems
• Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interface with other departments or professionals and represent the organization as a prime technical contact
• Familiarity with Seek Eagle and Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board processes
• Project management experience
• Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C/C++/Rust, MATLAB, Python, etc.)

Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) team is seeking a Staff Engineer focused on Weapons Integration to join our multi-disciplinary Mission Systems team. The AD&S team is responsible for developing end-to-end “mission-ized” autonomous air systems capable of delivering exceptional warfighter outcomes to our customers.

As a Weapons Integration Engineer you will be responsible for the technical execution and overall successful integration of weapons systems onto platforms. Anduril is seeking exceptional candidates comfortable with myriad technical tasks involved in the successful integration of weapons systems, to include development of integration plans, store management system architecture trades, system-level analysis to support design reviews and regulatory briefings and interfacing regularly with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead or support efforts performing integration, verification and/or validation of weapon systems onto Anduril or other-party platforms
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules
• Develop system/architecture designs, perform system level analysis, and generate requirements
• Adjudicate conflicting design/development requirements with broader team
• Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
• Support lab, ground, and flight test events
• Develop/maintain Interface Control Documents, Software Requirement Specifications, Performance Specifications, presentations and review test plans/procedures
• Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects
• Support ongoing operation of the weapons system(s)
• Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilities
• Provide direction to design and to technical staff
• Work with and manage suppliers to develop and procure hardware
• Identify risks and manage mitigation plans to closure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline and progressive engineering experience as follows;
• 9+ years of combined work experience with post-graduate study in an engineering discipline
• Familiarity with Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and logical Interface Control Documents
• Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
• Must be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problems
• Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interface with other departments or professionals and represent the organization as a prime technical contact
• Familiarity with Seek Eagle and Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board processes
• Project management experience
• Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C/C++/Rust, MATLAB, Python, etc.)

The Position

Sean Yarger is expanding the OPSWAT SE team, and there has never been a better time to join.  We’re experiencing exciting growth and looking for solution engineers to support that growth. 

Are you purpose-driven?  We are.  At OPSWAT, our purpose is to secure the way of life we all enjoy.  We focus our innovations on protecting the most critical infrastructure there is, such as manufacturing, nuclear facilities, financial institutions, governments, utilities, and more.  You’ve probably done some interesting things in your career, but how often can you say you’ve contributed directly to the benefit of our global community with such a positive impact? 

“Critical Infrastructure” refers to a wide variety of systems, including not only traditional on-premise and cloud-based IT systems, but can also include operational technology. 

As an Associate Solution Engineer, you’ll be working alongside a peer group of talented professionals.  Your job will be to maintain our east region critical infrastructure protection labs, our mobile show labs, and work with our product teams to continuously evolve our SE demo kits.  You will occasionally demonstrate OPSWAT products in our labs when customers make site visits as well as traveling to shows to work our booths.  You’ll also be required to maintain proficiency in the domains we serve, expertise in the products, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both yourself and the labs.  In time, this duty may evolve into a field SE role. 

What You Will be Doing

• Work with the CIP lab and build re-usable demonstrations 
• Collaborate with field SEs to provide detailed responses for RFPs 
• Assist with trade show mobile lab builds, repairs, and set up  
• Support field SEs with proof of concepts, evaluations, and demonstrations as needed 
• Provide pre-sales support to OPSWAT Channel sales team to drive business and product proficiency 

What We Need from You 

• Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity or networking 
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines 
• Results driven with an entrepreneurial mind set 
• Ability to influence others to achieve results 
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities 
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and open-minded 
• Experience installing and troubleshooting enterprise applications 
• Problem-solving abilities; skilled at identifying and resolving technical issues  

We Value Our Differences

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

• Design cutting edge thermal protection systems for Inversion’s Arc vehicle
• Organize development and qualification testing of TPS materials and installations
• Develop accelerated TPS integration methods to reduce manufacturing time
• Develop the analysis and design workflow of the flight heatshields for flight vehicles
• Explore trades between TPS materials and manufacturing methods
• Work with outside vendors, suppliers, and testing resources to bring new materials, capabilities, and processes in-house at Inversion

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering OR equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience working with, formulating, or producing materials for extreme temperature environments (Reentry, Rocketry, Hypersonics, Propulsion, Nuclear Power, etc.)
• Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• This role is onsite at our Playa Vista, California office

• Professional experience in design, testing, and integration of thermal protection systems for hypersonic or reentry flight vehicles
• Professional experience working with, formulating, or producing ablative or ceramic TPS
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals behind aerothermal heating of reentry vehicles, TPS production, and thermal environments of extreme temperature applications
• Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $150,000-$210,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  

#LI-FH1

Vast is looking for a Sensor Development Engineer I, reporting to the Senior Manager, Sensor Development, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. As part of the Sensor Development Team, you will be a cross-disciplinary engineer collaborating with Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS), Avionics, and Flight Software, to design and execute next-generation sensors for low-earth orbit. You will create and validate test stands for atmospheric sensing, contribute to sensor system architecture for the Haven program,  and provide support for flight software firmware and mission CONOPs.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and validate test stands for the sensor development team
• Coordinate with the Embedded Software, ECLSS Test, and AVI Test teams to implement best practices for unique sensor requirements
• Participate in sensor design for the Haven program, contributing unique ideas to environmental sensing in low-earth orbit

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related subfields
• Project or coursework experience designing, building, and testing sensors

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years experience designing, building, and testing sensors
• Hands-on experience with optics, lasers, piezoelectric materials, and electrochemical cells
• Hands-on experience with scientific instrumentation, including lock-in amplifiers, waveform generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers
• Hands-on experience with spectroscopic instrumentation, including UV-VIS spectrometers, Mass Spectrometers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance instruments, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) or Raman Spectrometers
• Experience using standard data acquisition platforms, such as LabView, Simulink, and Beckhoff
• Comfortable using Python for data analysis
• Comfortable using CAD for 3D printing
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

The Systems and Safety Engineering team at Kodiak is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to own the design and execution of Kodiak’s next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System.  This individual will lead the effort end-to-end: from product and system requirement definition, through architecture and implementation, to verification and validation, and safety case integration.  This leader will ensure that the Kodiak Driver handles onboard system faults with the desired, correct, safe response.  This role is central to progressing towards achieving a scalable driverless deployment and will work closely with autonomy hardware, software, and system safety teams.  

This role directly shapes Kodiak’s ability to operate sustainably at commercial scale. Fault management is not only a safety system—it is a primary lever of fleet availability, utilization, and cost per mile. You will own the technical strategies that determine when the system can continue operating safely, when it must degrade, and when it must exit service

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the end-to-end development of the next generation of Autonomy Fault Management System, leading the collaborative effort across hardware, software, system safety, and operations teams.
• Execute systems and safety engineering execution for fault management across the full V-model lifecycle.  
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, traceability, V&V plans, V&V evidence.
• Support the definition of fault management architecture and concept of operations (detection, isolation, response, safe-state behavior).
• Contribute to generating evidence supporting the Fault Management System within the Driverless Safety Case.
• Perform analyses to support detection thresholds, hazard prioritization, and risk evaluation.
• Support system trade studies related to fault coverage, safety, and operational performance.
• Assist in defining strategies for degraded operation and system availability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align implementation with system requirements.

What you’ll bring:

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems (autonomous vehicles, aerospace, nuclear, medical, etc).  
• Experience with fault management, diagnostics, and safe-state behaviors
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to read C/C++ code.
• Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders spanning multiple technical disciplines.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and  MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

About the Position

Dexis is currently seeking a Force Development Full Dimension Protection Division (FDB) Staff Synchronization Officer (SSO) for a contract to support the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) G-8. The purpose of this effort is to provide the DCS G-8, Force Development Directorates with dedicated analytic subject matter expertise and programmatic support in force development processes, analysis, integration, information and tactical data systems, force modernization, and the equipment fielding process needed to support the Army's mission.

Dexis is looking for a highly qualified Force Development Full Dimension Protection (FDB) Staff Synchronization Officer (SSO) to support the Assured Mobility and Force Protection programs. The FDB SSO will leveraged their tactical and operational experience with Army equipment to provide analysis, reviews, and recommendations in support of validation, prioritization, and approval of future war fighter requirements and Operational Needs Statements. He/she will support the development of investment and resourcing strategies; plan, program and budget for programs; monitor requirements and capability developments, attend meetings and decision briefings; and develop recommendations.

This position is based in the NCR at a client location. The position is subject to client approval and contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, reviews, and recommendations in support of validation, prioritization, and approval of future war fighter and Operational Needs Statements (ONS).
• Develop investment and resourcing strategies for Army and Joint programs.
• Plan, program, and budget for programs; provide recommendations for funding of approved requirements; monitor contracts and programs.
• Develop annual funding strategies for assigned systems with regards to funding levels.
• Present findings, recommendations, and other deliverables to leadership.
• Monitor requirement and capability developments.
• Develop recommendations for development and fielding of new equipment and systems.
• Prepare and develop program documentation to proceed thru Army ACIDS.
• Review and monitor G-3/5/7 priorities and provide recommendations in support of resourcing capabilities.
• Develop and monitor non-theater distribution plans.
• Coordinate with ASA (ALT), PM, DCS G-3/5/7, DCS G-4, and Army Commands (ACOMs)/Joint staffs and agencies.
• Analyze and develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations relative to changes in doctrine; tactics, techniques, and procedures; training; sustainment; and threat capabilities and work.
• Assess impacts of changing resource levels.
• Review and resolve equipment shortfalls with stakeholders.
• Prepare necessary briefing products and brief results.
• Update allocation plans during monthly AE2S updates.
• Assist in the development of budget justification documents, strategic communication plans, and maintain and update leader smart books.
• Understand the latest modernization priorities/strategies and capability gaps and assist in applying these strategies to equipping, resourcing, and modernization efforts.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree(s) in: operations research, applied mathematics, statistics, engineering (Systems or Industrial), and/or computer science
• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience collecting and organizing information from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrated understanding of tactical and operational experience in Army units with the following types of equipment:
  • Engineer (Tactical Bridging, Construction, Mines and Munitions, Counter Explosive Hazard, Engineer Support Construction, Engineer Command and Control, Sets/Kits/Outfits).
  • Military Police (MP).
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN).
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous military experience.
• Experience with Army acquisition.

The Systems and Safety Engineering team at Kodiak is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to own the design and execution of Kodiak’s next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System.  This individual will lead the effort end-to-end: from product and system requirement definition, through architecture and implementation, to verification and validation, and safety case integration.  This leader will ensure that the Kodiak Driver handles onboard system faults with the desired, correct, safe response.  This role is central to progressing towards achieving a scalable driverless deployment and will work closely with autonomy hardware, software, and system safety teams.  

This role directly shapes Kodiak’s ability to operate sustainably at commercial scale. Fault management is not only a safety system—it is a primary lever of fleet availability, utilization, and cost per mile. You will own the technical strategies that determine when the system can continue operating safely, when it must degrade, and when it must exit service

In this role, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end development of the next generation of Autonomy Fault Management System, leading the collaborative effort across hardware, software, system safety, and operations teams.
• Own the systems and safety engineering execution for fault management across the full V-model lifecycle.  
• Lead the development of systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, traceability, V&V plans, V&V evidence.
• Define and lead the fault management architecture and concept of operations, including detection, isolation, response, safe-state definition, and minimum risk conditions.
• Generate technical evidence in support of the adequacy, coverage, and sufficiency of the Fault Management System as an element of Kodiak’s Driverless Safety Case.
• Support quantitative and qualitative analyses used to set detection thresholds, prioritize hazards, and evaluate risk associated with fault responses and minimum risk maneuvers.
• Lead and influence system architecture trade studies that impact the fault coverage, system availability, safety risk, and operational continuity.
• Develop the strategy for managing system availability, degraded operation, and operational continuity through the Fault Management System.  
• Quantify the commercial and safety impact of false positive and false negative detections.
• Provide analysis to support complex autonomy system design trade-offs to inform system design decisions affecting safety and performance.
• Serve as the technical leader to align cross-functional teams around a unified fault management strategy.

What you’ll bring:

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems (autonomous vehicles, aerospace, nuclear, medical, etc).  
• Experience with fault management, diagnostic development, safe state identification and development
• Experience working with agile software engineering teams
• Ability to read C/C++ code
• Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders spanning multiple technical disciplines

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and  MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)