Field Operations Engineer
Anduril
Anduril 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 ROLE
As a Field Operations Engineer, you will support the deployments of Anduril’s leading edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), run demonstrations, exercises, and tests, sustain field hardware, feed operational lessons back to engineering, and ensure Anduril autonomous systems deliver mission outcomes in operational environments.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Write, review, and execute simple and detailed test plans for development, integration, factory, and sea testing.
- Oversee Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) operations, monitor vehicle performance, sensor data, and mission progress in real-time. Address technical issues promptly and implement contingency plans to maintain mission continuity.
- Gather, analyse, and interpret data from AUV operations to inform test point progression and design and development to enhance AUV capabilities.
- Co-ordinate AUV launch and recovery evolutions, execute day-to-day test operations, and write daily operations and test reports
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of AUVs in the field, operating the maintenance management system
- Prepare for field deployments by identifying, sourcing and kitting AUV (Autonomous Undersea Vehicle) test and support equipment
- Support Defence customer deployments, providing outstanding operating support. Understand their needs, gather feedback, and advocate for their requirements within Anduril, serving as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams.
- Support development, review and trials of Standard Operating Procedures and user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations
- Support the development of comprehensive mission and test plans, considering route optimisation, environmental conditions, and risk mitigation to achieve desired outcomes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years experience of working within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists through integration, test, verification, and demonstration efforts.
- Proven leader and manager with the ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments. Must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system.
- Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution.
- Naturally inquisitive, able to independently research and learn new technical components or concepts.
- Ability to support field activities with the willingness to travel 50%
- Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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