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.

Anduril - Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Lead Scientist to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems business line designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with numerous types of energetic materials and demonstrated expertise in one area of solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation. This role requires considerable knowledge of energetic materials chemistry, significant experience in rocket motor manufacturing, and demonstrated effectiveness as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts.

• Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist.
• Act as the principal investigator on at least one internal research and development effort.
• Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing.
• Maintain databases and analyze technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance.
• Support implementation of innovative techniques and technologies.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus two years of experience; or a master's degree plus four years of experience; or a bachelor's degree plus six years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry, preferably in solid rocket motor production.
• Demonstrated expertise in some area of rocket motor manufacture, e.g., composite propellants, energetic materials, case/nozzle/insulation design, solid rocket motor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials, polymer chemistry, or reactive materials.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry, preferably in solid rocket motor production.
• Demonstrated experience formulating propellants at laboratory or production size.
• Active DOD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
• At least one publication or presentation within the defense industry in a relevant journal or at a relevant conference.

$128,000 - $171,000 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .