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Anduril Industries · 5 hours ago

Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, you will design mission solutions, develop simulations, and perform rigorous analyses to support space missions for military and allied partners.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop model-driven analysis (and often the models themselves)

Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products

Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors

Convey the value through life of AI-powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings

Provide rigorous analytical products which will be used to guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of our value advantage

Qualification

Space Mission MS&APhysics-level modelingOrbital mechanicsPhysics-math scriptingCommunication skills

Required

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Space Mission MS&A experience - for example, working knowledge of constellation design, space trajectory design, and physics-level modeling across a wide variety of space missions

Spacecraft & Payload MS&A experience— ability to perform physics-based trade-space analyses for spacecraft propulsion, power, thermal management, and payloads such as RADAR, SATCOM, and/or EOIR

Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data

Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment

Proficiency with physics-math scripting (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)

Strong engineering background, preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, or other related engineering field

Preferred

5+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field

Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Trajectory Design & Space Payloads experience

Exceptional proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)

Proficiency with STK and Astrogator

Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.