Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join the Quincy-based team at Anduril, where you’ll work in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be at the water's edge and on the deck plate - planning, executing, and analyzing at-sea test events for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea systems. You will serve as the critical link between engineering and the real-world ocean environment, turning design intent into validated hardware and software performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Working within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts
- Taking on principal responsibilities for hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and subsea systems in the field
- Leading day-to-day local operations for multiple AUVs and subsea platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
- Deploying globally in support of maritime operations from various support vessel types
- Writing, reviewing, and executing test plans during sea testing
- Coordinating test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
- Authoring detailed daily operational test reports
- Supporting software UI design feedback for maritime systems
- Participating in generating user documentation for AUV and subsea operations
- Contributing to routine design reviews of the platform under test
- Contributing to next-generation designs and features for maritime products
- Participating in day-to-day offshore test operations
Requirements
- 3+ years of 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 launch and recovery systems
- Experience deploying and recovering subsea equipment at sea
- 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 deploy up to 50% of the time
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
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
Benefits
Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
Salary Range
$99,000-$130,000 USD