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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
906 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$166,000–$220,000
across 864 roles with salary data.
Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness 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 complex information science problems, prototyping algorithms in agile environments, and implementing high-performance software ranging from tactical systems to web applications. Candidates will utilize high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits. Required expertise includes applied mathematics, including differential equations and linear algebra; engineering concepts like controls, estimation theory, and digital signal processing; and scientific computing skills such as software design and optimization. The work focuses on solving scientific problems with real-world applications, specifically addressing information science challenges within the context of defense technology and sensor fusion.
What does a Research Scientist earn?
Median $216250 from 52 postings across 15 companies.
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 workflows to colleagues and customers.
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 effective written and verbal communication skills to convey advanced technology details to 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
Controls
Numerical Analysis
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Optimization
Scientific Computing
Agile
Software Design
Modeling and Simulation
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
Estimation Theory
Controls
Numerical Analysis
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Optimization
Scientific Computing
Algorithm Implementation
Software Design
Agile
Statistics
Probability
C/C++
Python
Matlab
Machine Learning
NoSQL
Big Data
Digital Signal Processing
Agile
Software Design
Algorithm Implementation
Optimization
Statistics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
C/C++
Python
Matlab
Machine Learning
NoSQL
Big Data
Digital Signal Processing
Algorithm Implementation
Software Design
Agile
Optimization
Statistics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations