Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness

Anduril • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

Anduril’s Research Scientists develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software to solve scientific problems with real-world applications. Working in small, innovative teams, they develop technology intended for deployment in mission-critical systems and support successful outcomes for government and industry customers.

The Research Scientist contributes expertise and ideas to team direction, develops mathematically principled solutions to challenging information science problems, prototypes algorithms in an agile environment, and implements high-performance software spanning tactical systems and web applications. The role also uses modeling and simulation environments, analysis tools, and compute clusters to quantify technology benefits, engages with customers on mission-critical needs, and communicates technical work to colleagues and customers.

Candidates must hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field, demonstrate academic excellence and experience across the specified technical areas, communicate effectively with expert and non-expert audiences, and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance. Transcripts are requested during the early application process; applicants who do not provide them must provide detailed information about academic performance in relevant courses, projects, and coursework. Unofficial online transcripts are accepted, and non-technical information may be redacted.

The U.S. base salary range is $144,000–$192,000. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers. Anduril also offers a comprehensive benefits package, available at little to no cost to employees; the posting directs candidates to explore the benefits for more information.

Requirements

• 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.
• Record of academic excellence and demonstrated experience in most of the listed technical areas.
• Applied mathematics knowledge, including differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and continuous or discrete optimization.
• Engineering knowledge, including controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
• Scientific computing experience, including software design, algorithm implementation, software analysis, testing, and optimization.
• Knowledge of statistics and random processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey advanced technology compellingly to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Provide transcripts or, if choosing not to share transcripts, detailed information about academic performance in relevant courses, including coursework and project specifics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute expertise and ideas to the direction of a talented small team.
• Create mathematically principled solutions to challenging information science problems.
• Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in an agile development environment.
• Implement high-performance software spanning tactical systems to web applications.
• Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, analysis tools, and compute clusters to quantify the benefits of technology.
• Engage with customers to ensure successful outcomes for mission-critical needs.
• Help colleagues and customers understand the work and its rationale.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time