Field Test Engineer, Maritime

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 our team, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.

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 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

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter benefits: company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
• Retirement savings plan: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options