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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
1821 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1607 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Research Scientist, Target Tracking, you will join a small, innovative team focused on developing state-of-the-art algorithms and software to solve complex information science problems for mission-critical systems. 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, analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits while engaging with customers to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires expertise in Rust, C++, and Python, alongside a strong background in applied mathematics, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning. You will address technical challenges in the domain of advanced autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking for defense applications.
What does a Research Scientist earn?
Median $219950 from 39 postings across 11 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 to both expert and non-expert audiences.
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.
Experience coding in Rust, C++, and Python.
Demonstrated experience in applied mathematics including differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and optimization.
Demonstrated experience in engineering areas such as controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
Demonstrated experience in scientific computing including software design, algorithm implementation, and software testing/optimization.
Demonstrated experience in probability involving statistics and random processes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey advanced technology to both experts and non-experts.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
C++
Python
Julia
Rust
CUDA
Firmware
Digital Signal Processing
Image Processing
Estimation Theory
Modeling and Simulation
Algorithm Development
Scientific Computing
Linear Algebra
Probability Theory
Optimization Theory