Maritime Autonomy Engineer - Surface Vessels

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 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