ABOUT THE JOBAs a RF Communications Engineer for our Space team, you will contribute to the design of all satellite communications subsystem to include but not limited to bus TT&C, mission data links and inter-satellite links. You will be responsible for possessing deep knowledge on RF and optical systems to include link budget ownership, subsystem design and the integration of NSA approved Type 1 encryption. You will be responsible for authoring space to ground ICD's and become familiar with Anduril's ground software enterprise and orbital flight software systems. The Spacecraft Comms team will work closely with related teams, such as the spacecraft design, ground, and flight software, etc., to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities but above all else will be responsible for the successful design, test and operations of the various communications links onboard Anduril's fleet of spacecraft
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Contribute to the spacecraft communications subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes
- Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities.
- Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft communications leveraging proliferated constellations of ground and space-based assets
- Own space-to-ground and space-to-space ICDs and designs for communication subsystems
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree
- Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
- Flexible and agile problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of and experience with MATLAB
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
- Experience with RF subsystem design for space-space and space-ground in multiple orbital regimes
- Experience with optical inter-satellite and optical space-ground systems
- Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
- Clear communication and organizational skills including creating documentation and training materials
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 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 comms 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 ground station operations and providers
- Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits
US Salary Range
$166,000-$220,000 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:
BenefitsAt 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.
