Research Scientist

Anduril's Research Scientists develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software to solve complex scientific problems. You will contribute to a small team's direction with your expertise, create mathematically principled solutions, prototype algorithms, implement high-performance software, and engage with customers to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the direction of a talented small team with your expertise and ideas;
• Create mathematically principled solutions to some of the world's most challenging information science problems;
• Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in an agile development environment;
• Implement high-performance software spanning the spectrum from tactical systems to web applications;
• Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify the benefit of our technology;
• Engage with our customers, to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs;
• Help your colleagues and customers understand what you're doing and why.

Required Qualifications

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Statistics and Probability, or a related field;
• A record of academic excellence, including demonstrated experience in most of the following areas:
• Applied Mathematics: differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and continuous or discrete optimization;
• Engineering: controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning;
• Scientific Computing: software design, algorithm implementation, and software analysis, testing, and optimization;
• Probability: statistics and random processes;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to convey salient details about advanced technology in a compelling manner to both experts and non-experts alike;
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.