Senior Research Scientist — AI & Autonomy for Defense

Anduril Industries

Fort Collins (CO)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 252,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Research Scientist to develop high-performance software and prototype advanced information science algorithms in an agile setting. You will work on systems from tactical deployments to web apps and collaborate with customers to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

The role requires MS/PhD in a related field, and proficiency in Rust, C++, and Python, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

MS or PhD in Applied/Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Statistics and Probability, or a related field.
Experience coding in Rust, C++, and Python.
Proven excellence in academic work with strong background in math, engineering, or computing.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex tech clearly.
Eligible to obtain and maintain 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 challenging information science problems.
Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in an agile development environment.
Implement high-performance software spanning from tactical systems to web applications.
Use modeling and simulation to quantify benefits of our technology.
Engage with customers to ensure successful mission-critical outcomes.
Explain complex technical details to colleagues and customers.