Field Test Engineer, Maritime

The role

You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field. You will lead local operations including testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain AUVs in the field
• Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms
• Conduct pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
• Deploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from various 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
• Support software UI design for AUV systems
• Support user documentation for AUV operations
• Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test

Required qualifications

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

Nice to have

• 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

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Subject to pre-employment substance screening
• Subject to randomized substance screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.