Maritime Technical Operations Engineer
About The Position
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The company utilizes an AI-powered operating system called Lattice OS to provide real-time command and control. Anduril aims to deliver cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly. The Field Operations - Maritime Technical Operations team is seeking a motivated candidate to join their energetic, creative, and innovative team focused on subsea robotics. This role involves global deployment and support for Anduril’s Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) platforms, guiding users through deployment and problem-solving, advising account managers on operational design, and providing feedback to engineering groups for product improvement. The scope includes establishing forward-deployed operations in austere environments, ensuring successful product employment, and contributing to the long-term sustainment of these products within a cutting-edge start-up environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience operating at-sea robotic systems, ideally in a customer support role.
- Quick learner, capable of adapting in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive hands-on (field operations, manufacturing, or test) technical experience.
- Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
- Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution.
- Proficient with AUV maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Comfortable with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging.
- Strong computer and documentation experience.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication and customer management skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Willingness to travel and support customer-facing operations for rotations of 30-45+ days OCONUS.
- Ability to pass U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate.
- Ability to meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7040, DoDI 3020.41, and/or any additional requirements outlined by region or supporting force, as applicable.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, ocean engineering, related discipline, or comparable experience.
- Prior military or overseas contracting experience.
- Ability to deploy overseas and support in hazard zones.
- Skilled in deck operations using ship-based cranes, A-frames, or dedicated AUV launch/recovery systems.
- Knowledgeable in electronics troubleshooting and test equipment use.
- Experience in training and qualifying users or junior staff.
- Experience with software development.
- Expertise in integrating subsea acoustic sensors, navigation, and communication systems.
- Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices.
- Cover letters highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deploy globally to support customer-fielded AUV operations.
- Operate as a product expert in hands-on and remote troubleshooting, mission planning, repair, operation, maintenance, and data collection, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Master the intricacies of AUV operations and subsystems, and be able to educate others on these topics.
- Lead troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field.
- Liaise between customers, engineering, and operations for issue resolution.
- Collaborate on training development for initial customer deliveries and follow-on specialized trainings.
- Gather and integrate customer feedback into user documentation and training materials.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
