Senior Research Scientist - AI, Radar & C2 Systems

Anduril-1; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a senior specialist in embedded software and algorithm development for radar, space-based sensing, and C2 systems.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, high-fidelity modeling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver mission-critical solutions while upholding rigorous quality assurance and mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in applied or computational math, electrical engineering, CS, controls and dynamical systems, aerospace engineering, physics, statistics or related field.
• 2+ years of professional embedded software/firmware engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in probability, optimization, linear algebra, and numerical analysis.
• Familiarity with functional programming languages (C/C++, Julia, Rust, Python, CUDA).
• Experience in scientific computing (algorithm implementation, optimization methods/theory, probabilistic models, graphical models).
• Knowledge of DSP and image processing; controls and estimation theory.

Responsibilities

• Drive rapid prototyping initiatives for radar systems, video sensors, space-based sensing, and C2 systems.
• Utilize high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools to assess impact of new tech on system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate software and hardware for radar systems.
• Implement rigorous software QA processes to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders to align R&D outcomes with mission-critical objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

Embedded software

Applied mathematics

C/C++

Python

CUDA

DSP

Education

MS/PhD in Applied/Computational Math or related field

Tools

CUDA

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a senior specialist in embedded software and algorithm development for radar, space-based sensing, and C2 systems.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, high-fidelity modeling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver mission-critical solutions while upholding rigorous quality assurance and mentorship of junior engineers.