Orbit Analyst, Space

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Orbital Analyst, Space Ground Systems, to provide strategic insights on observatory operations and edge compute configuration within Windows and Linux. You will help analyze satellite tracking data and maintain the space object catalog, ensuring accuracy and customer standards.

This 24/7 operations role emphasizes data curation, rigorous process discipline, and clear cross-team communication. A U.S. Secret security clearance is eligible to obtain.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights regarding observatory operations and configuring edge compute in Windows and Linux.
• Assist with satellite tracking data analysis and maintain space object catalog integrity.
• Contribute to data curation and quality assurance on a 24/7 operations team.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Rust

Go

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Job description

About the job

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.

What you'll do

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

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .