Orbital Analyst

Anduril Industries

. Support technical operations for observatories .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical operations support for observatories, with strong capabilities in data analysis, catalog maintenance, and quality assurance. Proficient in programming languages and familiar with space domain awareness concepts, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving in a 24/7 operational environment.

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Technical Operations SupportData AnalysisCatalog MaintenanceProgramming Languages (Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript)Space Domain Awareness

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Hard Skills

Data CurationQuality AssuranceSatellite-Tracking Data AnalysisEdge-Compute ConfigurationDebugging Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WindowsLinux

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Orbital MechanicsSpace Object CatalogsConjunction AnalysisTelescope Observation DataMonitoring and Operations Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptLinuxPythonRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical operations for observatories
Configure edge-compute capabilities within Windows and Linux
Assist with satellite-tracking data analysis
Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Anduril space object catalog
Ensure derived products meet established customer standards
Perform catalog maintenance, data curation, and quality assurance
Monitor and analyze global telescope network operations
Identify knowledge articles and standard operating procedures for network operations
Triage issues, determine root causes of failures, and coordinate next steps
Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring
Contribute to software solutions that increase efficiency
Partner with end users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
Participate as a contributor on a team operating 24/7

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
Ability to solve complex technical problems with little oversight
Clear communication and organizational skills, including documentation and training material
Comfort working in a monitoring and operations environment that may include shift, on-call, and/or extended-hours coverage
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred: Experience with orbital mechanics and characteristics of satellite orbit regimes
Preferred: Familiarity with space domain awareness concepts, space object catalogs, and/or conjunction/maneuver analysis
Preferred: Exposure to telescope or other phenomenology observation data
Preferred: At least 3+ years working with programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript
Preferred: Prepared to discuss shift availability for a 24/7 team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $132,000–$198,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Health, recovery, and other employee support benefits
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees