Discovery Engineer
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · Washington, DC (DC-01)
Defenseonsite
At a glance
Highlights
- Own unproven concepts from first idea through prototype and test.
- Tackle newest hard problems in space, sensors, autonomy and cyber.
- Drive validated concepts to programs on operationally relevant timelines.
Ideal candidate
A first-principles problem solver who thrives in unfamiliar territory and has built, tested or fielded real things across multiple domains. You rigorously challenge ideas, including your own, to find what truly works.
Requirements
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and able to maintain it
- Demonstrated experience working in more than one technical area
- Track record of designing, building, testing or fielding something real
- Proficiency in Python with numpy/scipy, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia or similar
- Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills
- 4+ years in a relevant science/engineering field
- Math, physics, or engineering degree or similar
- Proficiency with AI tools for coding and research with judgment on output
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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