Autonomous Surface Vessel Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime, to support field operations and maintenance planning for multiple autonomous surface vessels. You will work with program leadership and cross-functional teams to tackle challenging maritime automation problems in a cutting-edge environment.

Role requires a USCG credential, 5+ years at sea, and ability to deploy globally. Office presence in Costa Mesa, CA is expected when not deployed; travel up to 50% is routine.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as a First Assistant Engineer (or higher) of Motor Vessels with STCW endorsements.
• 5+ years experience operating at-sea, ideally with autonomous vessels or highly automated systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test/maintenance equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer support skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be in Costa Mesa, CA daily when not deployed.
• Willing to deploy up to 50% of the time.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team across ASV design, integration, and test efforts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain ASVs in the field.
• Conduct day-to-day local operations for multiple ASV platforms, including pre-mission testing and data analysis.
• Deploy globally in support of at-sea ASV operations.
• Write, review, and execute test plans during at-sea testing.
• Coordinate underway events with vendors, partners, and logistics teams.
• Author detailed daily operational reports documenting execution.
• Support software UI design and user documentation for ASV operations.
• Enable local ASV operations with nearshore at-sea days and travels.

Skills

USCG Credential

Maritime operations

Autonomous vessels

Field operations

Maintenance planning

Test and data analysis

Security clearance

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime, to support field operations and maintenance planning for multiple autonomous surface vessels. You will work with program leadership and cross-functional teams to tackle challenging maritime automation problems in a cutting-edge environment.

Role requires a USCG credential, 5+ years at sea, and ability to deploy globally. Office presence in Costa Mesa, CA is expected when not deployed; travel up to 50% is routine.