Field Test Engineer, Maritime

The Anduril Maritime team is a dedicated group of driven professionals passionate about advancing subsea technology and delivering innovative capabilities to meet our customers' needs. We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join our Dive-XL Field Operations team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to test and operate this cutting-edge system in some of the most demanding and dynamic conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for field deployments by identifying, sourcing and kitting AUV (Autonomous Undersea Vehicle) test and support equipment
• Conduct daily AUV inspections and system checks before and after operations
• Coordinate AUV launch and recovery evolutions, execute day-to-day test operations, and write daily operations and test reports
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of AUVs in the field, operating the maintenance management system
• Support development, review and trials of Standard Operating Procedures and user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for test and related operations, identifying and implementing mitigations
• Provide constructive feedback to design and manufacturing teams including software user interface design

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience of working within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists through integration, test, verification, and demonstration efforts
• 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
• Willingness to travel up to ~40-50%, including significant time spent offshore on vessels of all sizes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to be in office in Costa Mesa, CA daily
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Software Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics, electrical diagrams, etc.)
• Experience performing functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing/escalating issues discovered during these processes

Benefits: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.