Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into space, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners.

As a Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer for our Space team, you own the satellite operations and mission control center for each of Anduril’s on-orbit systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the mission operations plans and procedures for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes
• Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities
• Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps
• Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Train other operators on the use and operation of Anduril spacecraft
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Work with other teams and government agencies to achieve the required licenses (FCC, NOAA, etc) and comply with regulations for operating spacecraft

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering degree
• 4+ years of professional satellite or spacecraft operations experience
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience operating government, DoD, or IC spacecraft
• Experience with Python and Linux systems
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or STK
• A desire to work on critical software in the space domain
• Experience developing Fault Management Systems Architecture
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
• Exposure to ground station operations and providers

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $146,000-$194,000 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement savings plan