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Anduril is hiring a Senior Scientist in West Lafayette, IN. It is a full-time role in Data, AI & Analytics, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $123,000–$192,000 a year. The description mentions Computer vision. Anduril has 149 other openings in the US.
How the pay compares
Anduril advertises $123,000 to $192,000 a year, a midpoint of $157,500 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 76% of the 1,160 data & AI jobs across the US that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $206,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Indiana tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Anduril
Anduril has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 17 states. Most are in software & IT (91), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (11). The biggest locations are Costa Mesa, CA (66), Broomfield, CO (26) and Waltham, MA (23). 1% of them are remote, 3% are open to entry-level candidates and 99% show pay. We collect Anduril's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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 Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.
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 at our West Lafayette, IN office, 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
- Eligibility to work on-site in West Lafayette, IN.
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
$123,000—$192,000 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:
Benefits
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.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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- 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.
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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