Anduril Industries

Data Scientist, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field with a quantitative foundation.
  • 3+ years of expertise in Python for data transformations and analysis tooling.
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and proficiency with command line interfaces.
  • Experience handling large and complex datasets and working within established codebases.
  • Commitment to applying data science for real-world problems and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation in autonomous systems for defense and intelligence applications.
  • Leverage data science skills to address complex challenges in high-stakes environments.
  • Transform bold ideas into actionable solutions with support from dedicated resources.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful projects.
  • Utilize data analysis to inform decisions and strategies in advanced technological contexts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs to ensure employee well-being.
  • Investment in employee development and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Data Scientist at Anduril, you will dive into unique, complex challenges that come with the territory of high-stakes, advanced technology in the defense sector. Your expertise will drive innovation in autonomous systems, shaping the future of defense and intelligence with solutions that are deployed at unparalleled speed. If you're eager to leverage your data science skills in an environment that encourages bold ideas and offers the resources to turn them into reality, Anduril provides the perfect platform to propel your career and make a tangible difference in a world entering a new era of strategic competition. Join us and be part of the transformation that's setting new standards for military capabilities and security.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical field with a strong quantitative foundation.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated expertise in Python for building data transformations, pipelines, and analysis tooling
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, including proficiency with the command line interface and the ability to efficiently manage and navigate distributed computing systems.
  • A proven track record of effectively working with large and complex datasets, as well as the capacity to quickly understand and work within established codebases and complex system architectures.
  • A strong commitment to applying data science to solve real-world problems, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations that have a tangible impact.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with Digital twin simulation, robotics or multi-agent autonomous systems
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly beneficial.
  • Knowledge of best practices in data governance, ethics, and privacy, as well as experience with data security and compliance requirements relevant to sensitive and classified information.
  • Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor junior data scientists and lead project teams in the execution of complex data science initiatives.
  • Experience working with terabyte-scale data, robotics data formats (e.g. MCAP, HDF5), and dataframes (e.g. Pandas, PySpark).


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 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 employees, including:

Benefits

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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