Senior Research Scientist

Anduril Industries · Fort Collins, CO · 2 wk ago

OTHR$165k–$218k/yrFull-time

About The Team

Anduril’s Research Scientists excel at developing state-of-the art algorithms and software that solve scientific problems with real-world applications. Working in small innovative teams, our research scientists build solutions that make a difference. Our research endeavors don’t end once we’ve written a journal or conference paper describing our technology; rather, our work is complete when our technology has been deployed in mission-critical systems and our customers within government and industry are successful.

What You Will Do

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

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.

Benefits

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:

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Health, recovery, and whatever comes next support

For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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