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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Senior Field Test Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $171K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Field Test Engineer will lead engineering teams in executing field tests for an Autonomous Underwater Vessel, manage test campaigns, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead with a deployed engineering and technical team to architect, plan and execute field test and demonstration activities for an Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) development program

Continuously drive test campaign progress by adjusting schedule and scope to manage real world effects, consulting with engineering teams

Specify, identify and establish temporary and enduring test facilities, including regulatory considerations, approvals and compliance

Conduct risk assessments for test and related operations, identifying and implementing mitigations

Support hiring, staffing, and asset/resource demand planning across maritime programs

Qualification

Field testingTechnical leadershipProblem solvingMechanical aptitudeOperational planningResearch skillsTeam managementAdaptabilityCommunication skills

Required

Proven leader and manager with the ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments. Must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system

Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution

Naturally inquisitive, able to independently research and learn new technical components or concepts

Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations

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

Willingness to travel up to 50%, including significant time spent offshore on vessels of all sizes

Preferred

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Experience developing high level/strategic plans that support company objectives and government customer needs in the pursuit of deploying, fielding, and operating robotic system or family of systems

Experience managing a group or groups of highly motivated, dedicated and intelligent individuals who operate and test complex systems

Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics

Benefits

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

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: 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.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.