Field Logistics & Equipment Readiness Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Operational Support Engineer to join the Dive-XL Field Operations team. You will own logistics coordination, sparing strategy, equipment readiness, and site preparedness to enable operations of our advanced subsea system in demanding conditions.

Travel will be required up to 50% and you must be able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance; you will lead field ops, manage inventories, and drive process improvements across operational support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in logistics, equipment maintenance, or operational support.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating operational logistics in a field environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing complex inventories and equipment across distributed assets.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle (or equivalent ERP systems).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and deploy up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end logistics coordination for field operations; ensure timely procurement, delivery, and availability of all gear and support equipment across multiple assets.
• Drive sparing strategy and maintain critical spare inventory levels to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate with supply chain managers on procurement priorities, lead times, and inventory management.
• Lead Field Ops consumables tracking, forecasting, and replenishment.
• Manage RMA processes for defective equipment in coordination with field team and quality.
• Lead hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and heavy‑duty equipment in the field.
• Own equipment readiness standards across all operational assets; establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct monthly inventories of equipment spread across multiple assets and ensure accountability.
• Maintain an organized warehouse with properly stored materials, equipment, and inventory.
• Lead site surveys for new and existing operational locations; identify logistical requirements and constraints.
• Coordinate test site mobilization and demobilization efforts, including over‑the‑ground transport and craning operations.
• Develop and standardize deployment documents, checklists, and strategic planning materials.
• Travel and lead customer‑facing operations approximately 50% of the time.
• Serve as the primary interface for logistics and sparing within the field ops team.
• Identify and drive process improvements across operational support functions.
• Adapt to emerging needs and take ownership of new projects associated with operational support.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Field operations coordination

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Vendor interfacing

Clearance readiness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Operational Support Engineer to join the Dive-XL Field Operations team. You will own logistics coordination, sparing strategy, equipment readiness, and site preparedness to enable operations of our advanced subsea system in demanding conditions.

Travel will be required up to 50% and you must be able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance; you will lead field ops, manage inventories, and drive process improvements across operational support.