Warfighter Research & Systems Analyst

Anduril · Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - Advanced Capabilities

Pay: $146,000–$194,000/yr
Where: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted: Mar 2

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

What you'd do

Conduct joint and combined tactical (engagement-level and mission-level) analysis. Employ operations research, systems analysis, and wargaming to develop methodologies for analysis.
Leverage high-end models and simulations, including Anduril’s Lattice Mission Simulation and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), to conduct studies.
Perform data analysis and utilize computer models to devise solutions for intricate challenges, applying the principles of scientific inquiry and advanced analytics.
Design, execute, and analyze tactical-level wargames to assess autonomous system capabilities and refine tactics .
Develop physics-based models and relevant operational scenarios for wargaming exercises, with an emphasis on modeling red and blue force systems and tactics .
Create and drive simulated entities during live play as a white cell or red cell operator to ensure realistic and challenging wargame execution.
Assess, decompose, and solve complex problems, conveying complex information and effectively communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering and business development teams to demonstrate Anduril's capabilities and value proposition through rigorous, data-driven analysis.

What they want

Currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
5 years of experience in Operations Research, Systems Analysis (ORSA), or a related discipline.
Experience with tactical experiment and wargaming design, including scenario development, data analytics, and trade-space analysis.
Demonstrated experience in modeling and simulation for military missions, with a preference for a background in red force tactics, modeling, and simulation.
Experience with DoD M&S tools (e.g., AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, ESAMS, Command PE).
Proficiency with C++ or Python for physics-based modeling and scripting.
Ability to assess and solve problems, and to effectively communicate results through strong verbal and written skills
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

What you get

Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency.
If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.

About Anduril · Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : MD - Advanced Capabilities

Our team builds, tests, integrates, and scales Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) tools that beautifully visualize both real-world and simulated historical and/or live data. This capability lets users create “what ifs” to evaluate mission concepts, drive future mission tactics, and accelerate mission understanding. This new team will provide rigorous analytical products which will be used to guide product development and convince customers of our value advantage.