Anduril Industries, Inc.
Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, Space
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, Space
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3D command and control center. In an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to delivering cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military faster than traditional approaches.
About the Team The Space team expands our AI‑powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We develop fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
About the Job As a Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, you will own the understanding and design of the mission solution. This includes designing mission trajectories, building models to craft mission solutions, and developing simulations to solve key mission needs. You will listen closely to stakeholder needs, design rigorous math and physics analyses, and produce clear and compelling value propositions. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, GNC, Propulsion, Communications, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and other teams, leading physics‑level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation, and analysis for a wide variety of space missions.
This role supports ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line, building resilient, software‑defined spacecraft systems across multiple mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable, robust capabilities on operationally relevant timelines.
What You’ll Do
Develop model‑driven analysis and often the models themselves
Gain a deep understanding of the transformational value of Anduril’s platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products
Use advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors
Convey the value of AI‑powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings through effective communication
Produce rigorous analytical products that guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of our value advantage
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Space Mission MS&A experience (constellation design, space trajectory design, physics‑level modeling across various missions)
Spacecraft & Payload MS&A experience (physics‑based trade‑space analyses for propulsion, power, thermal management, and payloads such as radar, SATCOM, or EOIR)
Outstanding communication skills, including visual presentation of complex data
Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment
Proficiency with physics‑math scripting (MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Strong engineering background, preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics & Controls Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field
Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) trajectory design & space payloads experience
Exceptional proficiency with physics‑math scripting (MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Proficiency with STK and Astrogator
Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms
Salary Range US Salary Range: $146,000 - $194,000 USD. The range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual offer may vary based on experience, education, training, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are typically included in full‑time offers.
Benefits
Healthcare:
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost. UK & AUS Roles: Full cost of medical insurance covered. IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Income Protection:
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous Time Off:
Competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources for planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources:
24/7 free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
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.
As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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About the Team The Space team expands our AI‑powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We develop fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
About the Job As a Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, you will own the understanding and design of the mission solution. This includes designing mission trajectories, building models to craft mission solutions, and developing simulations to solve key mission needs. You will listen closely to stakeholder needs, design rigorous math and physics analyses, and produce clear and compelling value propositions. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, GNC, Propulsion, Communications, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and other teams, leading physics‑level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation, and analysis for a wide variety of space missions.
This role supports ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line, building resilient, software‑defined spacecraft systems across multiple mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable, robust capabilities on operationally relevant timelines.
What You’ll Do
Develop model‑driven analysis and often the models themselves
Gain a deep understanding of the transformational value of Anduril’s platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products
Use advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors
Convey the value of AI‑powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings through effective communication
Produce rigorous analytical products that guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of our value advantage
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Space Mission MS&A experience (constellation design, space trajectory design, physics‑level modeling across various missions)
Spacecraft & Payload MS&A experience (physics‑based trade‑space analyses for propulsion, power, thermal management, and payloads such as radar, SATCOM, or EOIR)
Outstanding communication skills, including visual presentation of complex data
Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment
Proficiency with physics‑math scripting (MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Strong engineering background, preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics & Controls Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field
Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) trajectory design & space payloads experience
Exceptional proficiency with physics‑math scripting (MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Proficiency with STK and Astrogator
Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms
Salary Range US Salary Range: $146,000 - $194,000 USD. The range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual offer may vary based on experience, education, training, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are typically included in full‑time offers.
Benefits
Healthcare:
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost. UK & AUS Roles: Full cost of medical insurance covered. IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Income Protection:
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous Time Off:
Competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources for planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources:
24/7 free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
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.
As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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