Research Scientist

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Collins, COBroomfield, CO
Salary: $126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 900 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 857 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Research Scientist

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Research Scientist joins a small innovative team to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software for mission-critical systems. The role involves creating mathematically principled solutions to challenging information science problems, prototyping algorithms in an agile environment, and implementing high-performance software ranging from tactical systems to web applications. Key responsibilities include using high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits while engaging with customers to ensure successful outcomes. Required expertise includes applied mathematics, differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, optimization, controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, machine learning, software design, and statistics. The work focuses on solving scientific problems with real-world applications in defense technology, specifically addressing complex information science and engineering challenges within a military context.

What does a Research Scientist earn?

Median $216250 from 45 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Digital Signal Processing Estimation Theory Controls Numerical Analysis Differential Equations Linear Algebra Optimization Scientific Computing Agile Software Design

What you'll do

Create mathematically principled solutions to complex information science problems.
Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms within an agile development environment.
Implement high-performance software for tactical systems and web applications.
Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments to quantify technology benefits.
Engage with customers to ensure successful outcomes for mission-critical needs.
Explain complex technical concepts and processes to both experts and non-experts.

What we're looking for

Must 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.
Must have a record of academic excellence in applied mathematics, engineering, scientific computing, and probability.
Must have experience in differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and continuous or discrete optimization.
Must have experience in controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
Must have experience in software design, algorithm implementation, and software analysis, testing, and optimization.
Must have experience in statistics and random processes.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills to convey advanced technology details to experts and non-experts.
Must possess an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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