Field Engineer

Anduril Industries • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

Anduril Imaging’s System Engineering team is seeking a Field Engineer to join the team. The Field Engineer will be responsible for integrating and testing EO/IR cameras at customer facilities. Your responsibilities will include integrating sensors onto aircraft, performing health and status checkouts, managing safety standards and best practices around flight lines, and debugging issues as-needed. When not traveling, you will be responsible for testing and debugging sensors that are in the build and characterization phase of production. You should have a track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams. You should be prepared for frequent customer-facing interactions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer
• Strong laboratory skills (e.g. design of experiments)
• A degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of related disciplines such as electrical engineering, optical engineering, mechanical engineering, and thermal management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team or individual environments.
• Demonstrated ability to give technical presentations and provide written reports and documentation.
• Willingness to travel to test sites, up to 50% in critical periods.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, LIDAR, lasers, scanning systems)
• Experience with image processing techniques for EO/IR sensors
• Advanced proficiency in an analytical toolchains/languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++)
• Experience with Linux-based operations and troubleshooting network configurations
• Experience with electrical test equipment
• Familiarity with mechanical design software
• Direct experience with airborne systems and/or imaging optical sensors
• Experience working in a R&D setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex field tests/demonstrations to budgetary/schedule constraints.
• A track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with optical alignment and optical performance measurement techniques

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the integration and testing of high-performance imaging systems from first build through field deployment.
• Travel to test sites and work with both internal and external stakeholders
• Perform hands-on integration of the electrical, firmware, mechanical, & software components of the system and provide feedback to the engineering team.
• Identify and troubleshoot system hardware & software issues.
• Perform experiments and analyze data to identify root causes and suggest courses of actions to the rest of the engineering team.
• Manage prototyping lab facility and activities including test hardware, test processes and procedure, environmental safety, and lab resources.
• Support both laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations
• Engage technically with the hardware, software, and mission teams to define, integrate, and deliver high performance systems to our customers

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level