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Anduril Industries · 4 days ago

Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Quincy, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Field Test Engineer to work within a dynamic team on the design, integration, and testing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), ensuring operational readiness and conducting field operations.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 globally 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

Generate 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

Lead local AUV operations in Quincy, MA including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week

Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the time

Qualification

Operating robotic systemsAUV launchRecoveryLinuxCommand lineElectronics troubleshootingSubsea operational proceduresSoftware developmentCustomer support skillsLift 50 lbsCommunicationDetail-oriented

Required

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 Quincy, MA daily when not deployed

Ability to deploy up to 50% of the time

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.