Anduril Industries

Space Special Projects, Research Scientist

Anduril Industries$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required
  • Experience with DoD or IC customers
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong background in applied mathematics and engineering principles
  • Proficient in software design, algorithm implementation, and statistical methods
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a small, skilled team with your insights
  • Develop mathematically-driven solutions for complex information challenges
  • Prototype advanced algorithms in an agile setting
  • Design and implement high-performance software solutions
  • Utilize modeling and simulation tools to enhance technology effectiveness
  • Collaborate with customers to address mission-critical objectives
  • Educate peers and stakeholders on technology applications and impacts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Minimal to no cost for employees on health and recovery support
  • High-quality equity grants included in full-time offers
  • Supportive environment fostering personal and professional advancement
  • Emphasis on employee well-being and future growth opportunities
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is at the forefront of advancing national security capabilities in the space domain. Our mission is twofold: 1) develop autonomous satellite systems and space-based platforms, and 2) deliver critical ground and orbital software infrastructure at scale. We transform products and capabilities across space command and control (C2), mission management, and space operations from early concepts into fully operational systems by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our integrated approach, we design and deploy space software systems using advanced algorithms, distributed architectures, and resilient infrastructure-delivering reliable, mission-critical capabilities that support operators across orbital and ground-based assets. Space Systems hires software engineers and systems engineers who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio-from satellite operations software to space domain awareness platforms. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous space systems and ground software products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environments, supporting the DOD and IC in defending our national interests in space.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril's 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 application
  • 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
  • Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Prior experience supporting DoD or IC customers
  • 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 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 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


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.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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