Anduril
Research Scientist
$165K–$218K
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Education
- 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.
About the job
Develop and deploy mathematically grounded algorithms and high-performance software for mission-critical defense applications, from prototyping and simulation through customer delivery.
What you'll do
- Develop and prototype algorithms for challenging information science problems, and implement high-performance software.
- Use modeling, simulation, analysis tools, and compute clusters to evaluate technology; engage with customers to support mission outcomes.
- Contribute technical direction and communicate work effectively to colleagues and customers.
What they ask for
- M.S. or Ph.D. in a listed or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in most listed areas spanning applied mathematics, engineering, scientific computing, and probability.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for expert and non-expert audiences.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Pay
$165,000 — $218,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, continuous or discrete optimization, controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, machine learning
AI focus
Develops algorithms and software in areas including machine learning; the posting also describes the company’s systems as AI-powered.
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