Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Waltham, MA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
72 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness

As a Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness, you will join a small, innovative team focused on developing state-of-the-art algorithms and software to solve complex information science problems. You will be responsible for creating mathematically principled solutions, prototyping algorithms in an agile environment, and implementing high-performance software ranging from tactical systems to web applications. Your daily work involves utilizing high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits while engaging with customers to ensure mission success. The role requires expertise in applied mathematics, including differential equations and linear algebra; engineering fields like estimation theory and digital signal processing; and scientific computing involving software design and optimization. You will address critical challenges in the defense sector by developing advanced technologies for real-time command and control systems.

What does a Research Scientist earn?

Median $216250 from 42 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • 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 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.
  • Demonstrated experience in applied mathematics including differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and optimization.
  • Experience in engineering fields such as controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
  • Proficiency in scientific computing involving software design, algorithm implementation, and software testing/optimization.
  • Knowledge of probability, statistics, and random processes.
  • Strong 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.

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