Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, Space
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Senior Mission Operations Analysis Engineer, you will own the understanding and design of the mission solution which includes designing mission trajectories, building models to help craft mission solutions, and developing simulations to solve key mission needs. You will carefully listen to stakeholder needs and then design rigorous math and physics analyses leading to clear and compelling value propositions. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems Engineering, GNC, Propulsion, Communications, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and others.
You will lead physics-level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of space missions. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.
YOU’LL DO
- 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
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Space Mission MSA experience - for example, working knowledge of constellation design, space trajectory design, and physics-level modeling across a wide variety of space missions
- Spacecraft & Payload MSA 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
- 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
$146,000 — $194,000 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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- 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,…
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