Orbital Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide technical support for observatory operations

• Set up edge-compute capabilities on both Windows and Linux systems

• Aid in the analysis of satellite-tracking data

• Ensure the Anduril space object catalog remains accurate, complete, and reliable

• Guarantee that derived products align with specified customer standards

• Conduct catalog maintenance, data curation, and ensure quality assurance

• Oversee and assess global telescope network operations

• Identify and document knowledge articles and standard operating procedures related to network operations

• Diagnose issues, uncover root causes of failures, and coordinate subsequent actions

• Generate and evaluate metrics for debugging and monitoring purposes

• Contribute to software solutions that enhance operational efficiency

• Collaborate with end users to translate their needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering limitations

• Engage as an active team member in a 24/7 operational environment

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in engineering from industry or academia, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

• Capability to quickly grasp and navigate complex systems and detailed specifications

• Proficiency in resolving intricate technical challenges with minimal supervision

• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to create documentation and training materials

• Willingness to work in a monitoring and operations setting that may require shift work, on-call duties, and/or extended hours

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Preferred: Experience with orbital mechanics and understanding of satellite orbit characteristics

• Preferred: Familiarity with space domain awareness concepts, space object catalogs, and/or conjunction/maneuver analysis

• Preferred: Exposure to telescope or other observational data

• Preferred: Minimum of 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript

• Preferred: Availability to discuss shift options for a 24/7 team

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $132,000 to $198,000 USD

• Attractive equity grants included in most full-time offers

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package available at minimal to no cost to employees

• Health, recovery, and various employee support benefits

• Premium benefits for full-time employees