Senior Advanced Research Scientist

Job summary

Responsibilities

Anduril’s Research Scientists excel at developing state-of-the-art algorithms and software that solve scientific problems with real-world applications. Working in small, innovative teams, our research scientists create impactful solutions that make a difference.

• Drive rapid prototyping initiatives for advanced R&D projects, focusing on specialized algorithm development in the context of radar systems, video sensors, space-based sensing…
• Utilize high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools to assess and quantify the impact of innovative technologies on system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware, optimizing system functionalities for radar systems.
• Implement rigorous software quality assurance processes, using various testing methodologies to ensure reliability and efficiency of developed solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to align R&D outcomes with mission-critical objectives, ensuring optimal performance and operational success.

What they're looking for

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Statistics and…
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software/firmware engineering.
• Strong foundation in applied mathematics, including probability theory, optimization theory, linear algebra, and numerical analysis.
• Familiarity with functional programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Julia, Rust, Python, CUDA).
• Demonstrated experience in scientific computing, including algorithm implementation, optimization methods/theory, probabilistic/stochastic models, graphical models.

Tech stack

• C++
• Rust
• Python
• CUDA