Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants included

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Rhode Island is seeking a Field Test Engineer to advance subsea robotics. You will lead hands-on troubleshooting, integration, and field operations for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) across multiple platforms in Quonset.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, write test plans, analyze data, and support software UI and user guides. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for a US security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating robotic systems at-sea in commercial or research settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience leading on-deck operations with crane or A-frame systems.
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces for debugging.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and use of test equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field.
• Manage day-to-day operations for multiple AUV platforms and data analysis.
• Conduct pre-mission testing, launch/recover, vehicle tasking, and data review.
• Coordinate test execution with vendors, partners, and logistics teams.
• Write and execute detailed test plans and daily operation reports.
• Support software UI design and user documentation for AUV operations.

Skills

Robotic systems at sea

Deck operations

Linux CLI

Test equipment

Microsoft Excel

Clear communication

Security clearance eligible

Tools

AUV launch and recovery systems

Ship-based crane

Test equipment usage

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

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts
• Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field
• Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
• Deploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from a variety of support vessel types
• Write, review, and execute test plans during sea testing
• Coordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
• Author detailed daily operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate AUV platforms and new capabilities
• Support software UI design for AUV systems
• Support user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations, including AUV user guide, mission planning guide, etc.
• Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for AUV at-sea operation
• Contribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rollouts
• Carryout local AUV operations in Quonset, RI including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week
• Potential to travel and support customer facing operations up to 25% of the time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systems
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment
• Excellent communication and customer support skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to be in office in Quonset, RI daily when not deployed
• Ability to potentially deploy up to 25% of the time
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment substance screening and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with software development
• Experience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systems
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices

US Salary Range

$86,000 - $112,000 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, Andur