Anduril Industries · 5 days ago
Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer, Space
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. The Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer will manage satellite operations and mission control, developing procedures and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure the health and safety of Anduril's spacecraft fleet.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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