Field Operations Engineer - Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Interfi Systems Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to stand up and continuously improve XLAUV field operations, owning field outcomes and feeding insights back into product development. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer mission success.

Key duties include operating and monitoring AUVs in real-time, supporting deployment planning, and delivering forward technical support for fielded systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related field degree required.
• Experience with autonomous systems in field conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AUVs in real-time, coordinating launches and recoveries.
• Support mission planning and deployment execution, including route optimisation and equipment readiness.
• Provide field maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades for software and hardware.
• Develop and refine SOPs, capture customer feedback, and feed insights into engineering.
• Support customer deployments and provide on-the-job training for users.

Skills

Field Operations

Systems Thinking

Field Readiness

Customer Engagement

Process Improvement

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to stand up and continuously improve XLAUV field operations, owning field outcomes and feeding insights back into product development. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer mission success.

Key duties include operating and monitoring AUVs in real-time, supporting deployment planning, and delivering forward technical support for fielded systems.