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Anduril Industries · 17 hours ago

Senior Operations and Sustainment Engineer

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Operations and Sustainment Engineer to lead maritime operational planning and sustainment efforts for autonomous surface vessels, ensuring operational readiness and effective logistical support.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead site surveys to identify operational and logistical needs and maintain readiness across multiple concurrent programs and sites, including vessel and site security

Support operational logistics across multiple autonomous surface vessels (ASVs)

Coordinate closely with engineering, software, and autonomy teams to plan and resource deployments

Interface with supply chain and external suppliers to assure availability of required assets

Maintain proactive relationships with external partners, regulators, suppliers, and service providers

Planning with supply chain to ensure vessel support equipment is allocated to support the correct projects

Ensure safe and timely vessel operations, including development of Vessel Safety Management Plans and Vessel Security Plans

Lead the planning and execution oversight of vessel maintenance and repair

Ensure operational availability of deployed assets through logistical and spare parts planning, including consumables tracking and replenishment

Act as primary logistics point of contact, establishing and managing relationships with pier-side and port service partners

Orchestrate large deliveries (vehicle, conex, spares, etc.), as well as pier-side support ops, including fueling, utilities, and maintenance

On call to pull together short notice requests/needs

Facilitate clear communication between onsite teams and internal stakeholders

Qualification

Maritime OperationsMarine EngineeringLogistics PlanningTechnical ProficiencyMechanical AptitudeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Proven leader and manager with a background in maritime operations and maintenance, with technical proficiency in at least one of the following disciplines: Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Ocean Engineering

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to delegate, inspire, and foster a positive and productive work environment

Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, and rapidly progress to in field expert in support of internal field test engineers and external government customers

Demonstrated ability to solve problems in unstructured situations and identify the right personnel mix to ensure mission success

Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things effectively, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations

Extensive hands-on (field operations, systems administration, or test) technical experience

Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and government customers; demonstrated ability to collect differing opinions and reconcile them in order to achieve agreement

Willingness to travel (~25-35%), including significant time spent offshore on vessels of all sizes

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience developing high level/strategic plans that support company objectives and government customer needs in the pursuit of deploying, fielding, and operating robotic system or family of systems

Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and executing operational procedures for a diverse set of equipment and systems

Experience with government acquisition and reporting processes and government contracts

Merchant Marine or US Navy operational experience

Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics

Experience interfacing with government customers

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan