Anduril Industries · 3 months ago
Senior Research Scientist
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $218K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software for real-world applications in mission-critical systems, working collaboratively within small innovative teams.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the direction of a talented small team with your expertise and ideas
Create mathematically principled solutions to some of the world’s most challenging information science problems
Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in an agile development environment
Implement high-performance software spanning the spectrum from tactical systems to web applications
Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify the benefit of our technology
Engage with our customers, to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs
Help your colleagues and customers understand what you’re doing and why
Qualification
Required
A Research Scientist at Anduril should 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 languages with Rust, C++, and Python
A Research Scientist should have a record of academic excellence, including demonstrated experience in most of the following areas: Applied Mathematics: differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and continuous or discrete optimization; Engineering: controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, and machine learning; Scientific Computing: software design, algorithm implementation, and software analysis, testing, and optimization; Probability: statistics and random processes
A Research Scientist should have effective written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to convey salient details about advanced technology in a compelling manner to both experts and non-experts alike
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
Benefits
Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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