Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril-1; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity grants

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Field Test Engineer for the Dive-XL Field Operations team to test and operate autonomous undersea vehicles in demanding environments. You will deploy, inspect, maintain, and report on AUV systems, collaborating across hardware, software, and networking disciplines.

The role requires 3+ years in a multidisciplinary engineering/test setting, the ability to work in Costa Mesa, CA daily, and willingness to travel 40–50%, including offshore voyages.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multidisciplinary engineering/test team (integration, verification, demo).
• Ability to own a technical system in austere environments with self-sufficiency.
• Strong problem-solving at hardware-software-network interfaces.
• Independent learner, curious about new components and concepts.
• Willingness to travel ~40–50%, including offshore voyages.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be in Costa Mesa, CA daily.
• Eligible for active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for field deployments by sourcing and kitting AUV test gear.
• Conduct daily AUV inspections and system checks before/after operations.
• Coordinate AUV launches/recoveries, run daily test ops, and write reports.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades of AUVs in the field.
• Support SOP development and user documentation for AUV ops.
• Assist with risk assessments and mitigations for tests.
• Provide feedback to design/manufacturing teams on UI and system issues.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-sufficiency

Problem solving

Research & learning

Willingness to travel

Heavy lifting

On-site Costa Mesa

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Engineering

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.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.