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Anduril Industries · 5 months ago

Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $114K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Field Test Engineer to work within a dynamic team on subsea robotics, taking on responsibilities that include troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in the field.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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 proceduresCustomer support skillsLift 50 lbsCommunicationDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

3+ 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

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)