Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

On-site facilities

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Field Test Engineer to join the Dive-XL Field Operations team. You will prepare for deployments, perform daily AUV inspections, and coordinate launch and recovery operations on demanding subsea tests.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade AUVs in the field, write reports, help develop procedures, and contribute to risk assessments. Travel up to 40-50% offshore and work in austere environments; eligibility for U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in field testing and integration of complex systems.
• Ability to work across hardware, software and networking interfaces.
• Willingness to travel internationally and offshore for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for field deployments by sourcing and kitting test equipment.
• Conduct daily AUV inspections and system checks before and after operations.
• Coordinate launch/recovery, run test ops, and write daily reports.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Self-sufficiency

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Software/Engineering/Ocean/Mechanical

Tools

Maintenance management system

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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

US Salary Range

$99,000 — $130,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .