Research Scientist
Anduril Industries
Huntsville, AL2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Data structures & algorithmsExcelAgileMachine learningStatisticsPython
- Work
- On-site in Huntsville
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Machine learning37%Data structures & algorithms20%Excel9%Agile3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking talented Research Scientists to join our mission and expand the boundaries of what's possible.
About the Team
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 build solutions that make a difference, with a focus on deploying technology in mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the direction of a talented small team with your expertise and ideas.
- Create mathematically principled solutions to challenging information science problems.
- Prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in an agile development environment.
- Implement high-performance software spanning tactical systems to web applications.
- Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and flexible compute clusters to quantify technology benefits.
- Engage with customers to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs.
- Help colleagues and customers understand your work and its rationale.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Applied Mathematics: differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis, continuous or discrete optimization.
- Engineering: controls, estimation theory, digital signal processing, machine learning.
- Scientific Computing: software design, algorithm implementation, software analysis, testing, and optimization.
- Probability: statistics and random processes.
- Python or similar scripting languages.
- C++ or similar compiled languages.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Record of academic excellence.
- Demonstrated experience in most of the required areas listed under Requirements & Tech Stack.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical details to both experts and non-experts.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.