Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

18h

About The Position

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. You will be responsible for authoring mission control procedures and processes, working with the engineering team to develop mission concept of operations and become familiar with Anduril’s ground software enterprise and orbital flight software system. The Spacecraft Mission Operations team will work closely with related teams, such as the spacecraft design, GNC, ground and flight software, etc., to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities but above all else will be responsible for the health and safety of Anduril’s fleet of spacecraft. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC .

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.