Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Battlespace Awareness to lead advanced algorithms and software for mission-critical systems. Join a small, agile team delivering deployable solutions in government and industry contexts.

Candidates should hold an MS or PhD in a relevant field, have strong mathematical and engineering backgrounds, and be eligible for U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a related field with a strong academic record.
• Experience in differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and optimization.
• Background in controls, estimation theory, DSP, and machine learning.
• Experience in scientific computing: software design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to convey complex tech to diverse audiences.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the direction of a small team with your expertise and ideas.
• Create mathematically principled solutions to 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 high-fidelity modeling and simulation to quantify benefits of our technology.
• Engage with customers to ensure successful mission outcomes.
• Help colleagues and customers understand what you’re doing and why.

Skills

Applied Mathematics

Differential Equations

Linear Algebra

Numerical Analysis

Optimization

Controls

Estimation Theory

Digital Signal Processing

Machine Learning

Software Engineering

Scientific Computing

Probability

Education

MS or PhD in Applied/Computational Mathematics or related field

Job description

Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Senior 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. As science fiction writer Arthur Clarke wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Therefore, Anduril is seeking talented “magicians” to join in our common struggle of expanding the boundary of what’s possible.

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 Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior 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

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

US Salary Range

$190,000 - $252,000 USD

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 offers, including.

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.