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Anduril

Research Scientist

Anduril
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onsite senior full-time $191,000-$253,000 USD Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

First indexed 31 May 2026

Description

As a Research Scientist at Anduril, you will 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

A Research Scientist at Anduril should possess 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 Research Scientist should have 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

A Research Scientist should have 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

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

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