Senior Research Scientist

Anduril Industries•Waltham, MA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities using advanced technology. They apply the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative 21st-century companies to the defense industry, changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly. 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. Their work is considered complete when technology is deployed in mission-critical systems and customers are successful.

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
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

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles)
Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles)
Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles)
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
Relocation Assistance (depending on role eligibility)
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options (US Roles)
Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles)
Superannuation plan (AUS Roles)