Operations Analyst, Platform Dicsovery at Anduril Industries

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Modeling, Simulation, Analysis, Wargaming, Physics-Based Modeling, Data Visualization, Communication, Scripting, Python, MATLAB, Engineering, AI, Autonomy, Sensor Fusion, Networking, Technical Analysis

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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. ABOUT THE TEAM The Platform Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success. ABOUT THE JOB As an Operations Analyst in the Discovery team, you will develop, test, integrate, and scale Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) tools that visualize both real and simulated data in 2D and immersive 3D environments. Your work will enable wargaming capabilities that bring mission concepts to life, evaluate "what if" scenarios, and drive mission tactics and understanding. You will provide rigorous analytical products to guide product development and demonstrate our value to customers, supporting business development, VIP demonstrations, and engineering efforts. As a versatile Operations Analyst, you will interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and design robust analyses, resulting in clear and compelling value propositions. Your role will often complement demonstration events, ensuring that Anduril's warfighter capabilities are undeniable. Above all, you must embody a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—delivering high-quality, timely outcomes while keeping the mission at the forefront of your decisions. WHAT YOU’LL DO Development wargaming capabilities using Anduril Mission Sim platform Develop physics-based models/scenarios for wargaming exercises Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses and asymmetric advantage over competitors Convey the value through life of AI-powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings Identify problems; solve them: implement robust, high-quality solutions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Military mission MS&A experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long-Range Fires missions 2+ years DoD M&S scripting experience— the more, the better (AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, ESAMS, Command PE, etc.) Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data and communicating technical details to a non-technical audience Proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python NumPy/SciPy) 3+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5 years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field; relevant academic experience (BSc., MSc. Phd) qualifies Experience with Tableau Platform MS&A experience— for example, value proposition analyses comparisons involving aero, fuel, and signature modeling Payload MS&A experience— for example, physics-based trade-space analyses for radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons payloads. Operations Plan (OPLAN) MS&A experience-for example, experiment design, data analytics, and trade-space analyses of platform, payload, and resource variables Signal processing experience— for example, track fusion and filtering techniques Cost and Logistics MS&A experience— for example, life cycle, operations, and sustainment modeling AFSIM Developer Training or AFSIM Plug-in development experience Exceptional proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python + NumPy/SciPy) Proficiency with Python and C/C++ US Salary Range $166,000—$220,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

As an Operations Analyst, you will develop, test, integrate, and scale Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis tools that visualize data in 2D and 3D environments. Your work will support business development and engineering efforts while ensuring high-quality outcomes.