2026 Junior Analyst, Threat Intelligence

Anduril · Core Operations : Security

Pay: $68,000–$90,000/yr
Where: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted: Sep 9

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.

The Threat Intelligence team is dedicated to safeguarding our company's personnel, assets, and operations by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating external physic…

What you'd do

Utilize third-party tools like Dataminr and AlertMedia and internal platforms to detect and triage potential threats, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, geopolitical escalation, and direct threats to company assets.
Conduct in-depth research from publicly available sources to help qualify a broad range of emerging threats and provide context for escalation.
Draft and contribute to written intelligence products, including spot reports, alerts, and daily updates for review by team leadership.
Support the Lead Analyst by gathering information for more in-depth threat assessments on topics like activist targeting or regional instability.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalation protocols to ensure threats are communicated to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
Actively participate in team training and development activities to continuously improve analytical skills, tool proficiency, and knowledge of the global threat landscape.
Support cross-functional security partners by providing timely information and intelligence inputs as directed by the Lead Analyst.
Maintain situational awareness of global events and trends that could impact the company's personnel, facilities, or operations.
Conduct regular administrative tasks, including data input and analysis, database management, and recordkeeping.

What they want

Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master's in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Defense Studies, Security Studies, Journalism, or a related research-heavy field.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

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.