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Senior Advanced Research Scientist

Anduril· Mission Systems : Battlespace Awareness Engineering : Battlespace Awareness Research
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Hybrid (Broomfield, Colorado), Hybrid (Fort Collins, Colorado)$190k - $252kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to transform military capabilities. The Senior Advanced Research Scientist will develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software, prototyping advanced R&D projects, and mentoring junior team members, with emphasis on radar, video sensing, space-based sensing, and C2 systems.

Responsibilities

  • 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, and Command and Control (C2) systems.
  • 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.
  • Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

  • An M.S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Controls and Dynamical Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Statistics and Probability, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and image processing, as well as controls and estimation theory.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Adept at problem identification and principled approaches to problem formulation and solution.
  • Effective data analysis, deep-diving, trouble-shooting.
  • Open-minded, creative, imaginative.
  • Agile learner.
  • Enthusiastic collaboration, energized by driving team success.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Skills

Required:Embedded software/firmware engineeringApplied mathematicsProgramming languagesScientific computingDSP and image processingCommunicationProblem solvingCollaborationSecurity clearance

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: health, recovery, and support for extended readiness.
  • For more information, Explore Our Benefits (link provided in description).
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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