Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime, to join at a cutting-edge start-up environment focusing on autonomous surface vessels. You will support field operations and maintenance planning across multiple ASV platforms, travel globally up to 50% of the time and contribute to the next generation of surface maritime systems.

The role requires a USCG credential, 5+ years at sea, and the ability to work daily in Costa Mesa, CA when not deployed, with strong

Qualifications

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as First Assistant Engineer (or higher).
• 5+ years experience operating at-sea, ideally on autonomous vessels or highly automated systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and use of test/maintenance equipment.
• Very organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience developing operational procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer support skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be in office in Costa Mesa, CA daily when not deployed.
• Ability 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 through ASV design, integration, and test efforts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain ASVs in the field.
• Conduct pre-mission testing, vehicle tasking, and data analysis.
• Deploy globally in support of at-sea ASV operations.
• Write, review, and execute test plans during at-sea testing.
• Coordinate underway event execution with vendors, partners, and logistics.
• Author detailed daily operational reports documenting execution.
• Support software UI design for ASV systems.
• Develop user documentation for all ASV operations.
• Enable local ASV operations with nearshore at-sea days per week.
• Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the time.

Skills

Maritime operations

Adaptive learner

Electronics troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project documentation

Physical stamina

Tools

Test equipment

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime, to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in surface vessel autonomy. You will work closely with program leadership and across departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the field operations and maintenance planning and execution for multiple surface vessels. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Surface Platforms that will redefine maritime operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of ASV design, integration, and test efforts
• Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of ASVs in the field
• Conduct day‑to‑day local operations for multiple ASV platforms, including conducting pre‑mission testing, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
• Deploy globally in support of at‑sea ASV operations from a variety of support vessel types
• Write, review, and execute test plans during at‑sea testing
• Coordinate underway event execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
• Author detailed daily operational reports to document the step‑by‑step execution of internal and customer facing efforts
• Support software UI design for ASV systems
• Support development of user documentation for all aspects of ASV operations
• Enable local ASV operations, including supporting multiple nearshore at‑sea days per week
• Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as a First Assistant Engineer (or higher) of Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower, with current STCW Endorsements
• 5+ years experience operating at‑sea, ideally with experience on autonomous vessels or vessels with a high degree of system automation
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test and maintenance equipment
• Very organized and detail‑oriented
• Demonstrated experience with development of operational procedures and equipment
• Excellent communication and customer support skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to be in office in Costa Mesa, CA daily when not deployed
• Ability to deploy up to 50% of the time
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
• Experience integrating surface and airborne sensors, surface vessel navigation, and communication systems
• Demonstrated experience with marine operational procedures and equipment
• Ability to speak a foreign language
• Experience with initial vessel delivery and light‑off procedures and procedure development
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Cover letter submissions highly encouraged

US Salary Range

$113,000—$149,000 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:

Benefits

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.