Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Quonset, RI
Salary
$74,000–$99,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Join Anduril as a Field Test Engineer, working in a dynamic start-up environment to advance subsea robotics technology. You will lead day-to-day operations for multiple AUV platforms, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance, while conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis from various support vessels. Key responsibilities include writing test plans, coordinating with vendors, authoring detailed reports, supporting software UI design, and contributing to next-generation designs. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience operating robotic systems at-sea, knowledge of electronics troubleshooting, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment is essential, along with strong communication skills for customer support. This role requires a secret security clearance and up to 25% travel.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain AUVs during field operations.
  • Conduct pre-mission testing, launch, recovery, and data analysis for AUVs.
  • Write and execute test plans during sea trials for AUV platforms.
  • Author detailed daily operational reports documenting test executions.
  • Coordinate with vendors and partners to ensure smooth test execution.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience operating robotic systems at-sea in commercial or research environments.
  • Proven ability to lead on-deck operations using ship-based cranes, A-frames, and dedicated AUV launch/recovery systems.
  • Strong knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment usage.
  • Excellent communication skills for customer support and documentation authoring.
  • Secret security clearance required.
  • Experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment is essential.

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