Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Field Test Engineer, MaritimeQuincy, Massachusetts, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About The TeamAs our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking aField Test Engineerto join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.What You'll DoWork within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test effortsTake on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the fieldLead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysisDeploy globally in support of at-sea AUV operations from a variety of support vessel typesWrite, review, and execute test plans during sea testingCoordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companiesAuthor 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 capabilitiesSupport software UI design for AUV systemsGenerate 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 operationContribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rolloutsLead local AUV operations in Quincy, MA including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per weekTravel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the timeRequired Qualifications3+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environmentAbility to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environmentExperience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systemsExperience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debuggingKnowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipmentExperience with Microsoft ExcelExtremely organized and detail-orientedDemonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipmentExcellent communication and customer support skillsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to be in office in Quincy, MA daily when not deployedAbility to deploy up to 50% of the timeEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience with software developmentExperience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systemsProficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specificationsKnowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practicesCover letter submissions highly encouragedUS Salary Range$86,000 - $114,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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