Orbit Analyst, Space

Anduril Industries; California City (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Orbital Analyst, Space Ground Systems, to provide strategic insights on observatory operations and to configure edge compute capabilities within Windows and Linux. You will support satellite tracking data analysis and ensure data quality for the space object catalog, acting as a contributor on a 24/7 team.

The role requires attention to detail, disciplined processes, and clear cross‑team communication. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Ability to understand complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Capable of solving complex problems with minimal oversight.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in monitoring/operations environments.
• Eligible for active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights regarding observatory operations.
• Configure edge compute capabilities within Windows and Linux.
• Assist with satellite tracking data analysis.
• Maintain accuracy of the space object catalog and derived products.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Space domain awareness

Programming languages

Clear communication

Monitoring and operations

U.S. Secret clearance

24/7 shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or related

Tools

Java

Python

C++

Rust

Go

JavaScript

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with 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 realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Orbital Analyst, Space Ground Systems, you will provide strategic insights regarding observatory operations, configuring edge compute capabilities within Windows and Linux and assisting with satellite tracking data analysis. This role is integral in maintaining the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the Anduril space object catalog and ensuring the derived products meet established customer standards. This operations and analysis role is centered on data curation and quality assurance. Success depends on attention to detail, disciplined process and clear communication with fellow analysts as well as across the business line. THIS ROLE IS A CONTRIBUTOR ON A TEAM THAT OPERATES 24/7.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, or related fields.
• 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.
• Comfort working in a monitoring and operations environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with orbital mechanics and characteristics of satellite orbit regimes.
• Familiarity with space domain awareness concepts, space object catalogs and/or conjunction/maneuver analysis.
• Exposure to telescope, or other phenomenology, observation data.
• At least 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• A desire to work on critical software in the space domain.
• Be prepared to discuss shift availability for a 24/7 team.

US Salary Range

$86,000—$114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

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