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$200k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
1697 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
As a Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness, you will join a small innovative team to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software for mission-critical systems. You will be responsible for creating mathematically principled solutions to complex information science problems, prototyping algorithms in an agile environment, and implementing high-performance software ranging from tactical systems to web applications. Your daily work involves using high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits while engaging with customers to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires expertise in applied mathematics, including differential equations and linear algebra; engineering concepts like estimation theory and digital signal processing; and scientific computing skills such as software design and optimization. You will solve technical challenges related to sensor fusion, computer vision, and autonomous systems within a defense technology context.
What does a Research Scientist earn?
Median $216250 from 42 postings across 13 companies.
Create mathematically principled solutions for complex information science problems.
Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms within an agile development environment.
Implement high-performance software ranging from tactical systems to web applications.
Use modeling, simulation environments, and compute clusters to quantify technology benefits.
Engage with customers to ensure successful outcomes for mission-critical needs.
Communicate technical details of advanced technologies clearly to both expert and non-expert audiences.
What we're looking for
Must possess an M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied/Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
Must have experience in applied mathematics including differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and optimization.
Must have experience in engineering fields such as controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
Must possess skills in scientific computing including software design, algorithm implementation, and software testing/optimization.
Must have expertise in probability, specifically statistics and random processes.
Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills to explain advanced technology to both experts and non-experts.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
Estimation Theory
Numerical Analysis
Optimization
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Scientific Computing
Agile
Modeling and Simulation
C++
Rust
Python
Matlab
NoSQL
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
Estimation Theory
Linear Algebra
Statistics
Agile
Algorithm Implementation
Optimization
C++
Rust
Python
Matlab
NoSQL
Machine Learning
Signal Processing
Estimation Theory
Linear Algebra
Statistics
Agile
Algorithm Implementation
Optimization