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

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts
Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field
Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
Deploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from a variety of support vessel types
Write, review, and execute test plans during sea testing
Coordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
Author detailed daily operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate AUV platforms and new capabilities
Support software UI design for AUV systems
Support user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations, including AUV user guide, mission planning guide, etc.
Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for AUV at-sea operation
Contribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rollouts
Carryout local AUV operations in Quonset, RI including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week
Potential to travel and support customer facing operations up to 25% of the time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment
Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systems
Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment
Excellent communication and customer support skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to be in office in Quonset, RI daily when not deployed
Ability to potentially deploy up to 25% of the time
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment substance screening and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with software development
Experience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systems
Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices
Cover letter submissions highly encouraged

US Salary Range

$117,000—$154,000 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.

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US Salary Range 117000 - 154000 USD

Anduril

Field Test Engineer - Maritime

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