Anduril Industries - Propulsion Engineer, Space
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Requirements
• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Mechanics or other engineering degree. • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements. • Experience with chemical, electrical and hybrid propulsion sub-subsystem design for spacecraft • Experience with managing propulsion vendors for successful delivery against mission and sub-system requirements • Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime. • Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance • Experience with Python, Go, C++ and/or Linux systems • A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain. • Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints • Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios • Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits
Responsibilities
• Support the spacecraft propulsion subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation • Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives • Own the delta-V budgets and propulsion subsystem sizing to satisfy mission requirements • Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the propulsion system during ground checkout, on-orbit calibration and commissioning and on-orbit operations • Develop the necessary fueling plans and procedures for the implemented propulsion system • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality. • Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints. • Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems. • Work with other teams and government agencies to achieve the required licenses (DOT, etc) for transporting fully fueled or pressurized containers within the spacecraft to the appropriate test and launch facilities
Benefits
• $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: • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. • US Roles: • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. • UK & AUS Roles: • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. • IE Roles: • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. • Income Protection • 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. • Generous time off • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. • Family Planning & Parenting Support: • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. • Mental Health Resources: • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development • Professional Development: • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. • Relocation Assistance: • Retirement Savings Plan • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • US Roles: • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • UK & IE Roles: • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. • AUS Roles: • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. • Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams • Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. • To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. • No Financial Requests: • Please always verify communications: • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected]. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: • Data Privacy • Data Privacy • To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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