Senior Scientist

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

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our team. Rocket Motor Systems is creating next generation production rocket motors and high-performance, next generation rocket fuel for platform superiority at Anduril. Anduril’s proprietary fuel composition, ALITEC, is the highest-performing solid rocket fuel in the world and dramatically increases the range and payload capacity of various launch systems, including missiles, hypersonics, space launch platforms, and various other systems utilizing solid propellant. 

ABOUT THE JOB

As Sr. Scientist, you will support the development of Anduril’s proprietary metal-powder fuel formulation through chemical and materials research and development. The right person for this role has hands-on skills in chemical and materials research and development and also in project management. If you are someone who is detail oriented and passionate about turning laboratory development into next-generation, real-world capabilities this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct experimental research under the guidance of a senior principal scientist.
• Collaborate with a multi-specialized team.
• Analyze data & plan experiments & make brief technical presentations.
• Support multi-threaded project management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in chemical, materials science, or metallurgical engineering, chemistry, or related fields.
• Fundamental knowledge of material and chemical sciences.
• Experience in team-oriented project execution.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with various materials types and processing techniques (metals, ceramics, polymers, nanomaterials).
• Experience with air-sensitive chemistries, materials and techniques.
• Experience with thin films and surface chemistry.
• Experience with team project leadership & management.
• Well-developed soft skills for technical project collaboration.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques and interpretation (ICP, gravimetric analysis, microscopy, DSC, spectrometry, etc.).
• Experience with propellant or energetic materials.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industries.

US Salary Range$102,000—$153,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free me