Anduril Industries · 1 day ago
Field Test Engineer, Maritime
Quonset, Rhode Island, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Field Test Engineer to work on subsea robotics, responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of AUVs, as well as leading local operations and coordinating test executions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts
Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field
Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
Deploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from a variety of support vessel types
Write, review, and execute test plans during sea testing
Coordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
Author detailed daily operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate AUV platforms and new capabilities
Support software UI design for AUV systems
Support user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations, including AUV user guide, mission planning guide, etc
Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for AUV at-sea operation
Contribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rollouts
Carryout local AUV operations in Quonset, RI including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week
Potential to travel and support customer facing operations up to 25% of the time
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment
Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systems
Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment
Excellent communication and customer support skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to be in office in Quonset, RI daily when not deployed
Ability to potentially deploy up to 25% of the time
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience with software development
Experience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systems
Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices
Cover letter submissions highly encouraged
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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