Maritime Field Test Engineer - Offshore AUV Ops

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

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Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Field Test Engineer for the Dive-XL Field Operations team to test and operate autonomous undersea vehicle systems in demanding environments. The role involves field deployments, system checks, maintenance, and reporting on test activities.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, travel offshore up to 25% and be based in Costa Mesa, CA, with a requirement to obtain/maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in integration, test, verification, and demonstration in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to master a technical system and be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
• Inquisitive, able to independently learn new technical components.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%, including significant offshore time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be in Costa Mesa, CA daily.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for field deployments by identifying, sourcing and kitting test equipment.
• Conduct daily AUV inspections and system checks before and after operations.
• Coordinate AUV launch/recovery, execute test operations, and write daily reports.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of AUVs in the field.
• Support development of SOPs and user documentation for AUV operations.
• Assist with risk assessments for test operations and mitigations.
• Provide feedback to design and manufacturing teams on UI and systems.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Self-sufficiency

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Physical stamina

Office-based in Costa Mesa

Security clearance readiness

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Field Test Engineer for the Dive-XL Field Operations team to test and operate autonomous undersea vehicle systems in demanding environments. The role involves field deployments, system checks, maintenance, and reporting on test activities.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, travel offshore up to 25% and be based in Costa Mesa, CA, with a requirement to obtain/maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.