Field Test Engineer, Maritime
Core
Hands-on field test engineer for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea systems, conducting at-sea operations, troubleshooting, and data analysis to validate hardware and software performance in real-world ocean environments.
Role type
Senior IC field test engineer (subsea robotics)
Builds
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / Subsea robotics / Maritime operations
Required skills
At-sea robotic system operation, subsea equipment deployment and recovery, ship-based crane/a-frame operations, Linux command line, electronics troubleshooting, test equipment usage, mission planning, data analysis, user documentation, design review feedback
Preferred skills
Software development, subsea acoustic sensor integration, underwater navigation systems, engineering drawings interpretation, offshore HSE policies
Technologies
Linux, command line interfaces, Microsoft Excel, subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation systems
Responsibilities
Plan and execute at-sea test events for AUVs and subsea systems; lead local operations including launch, recovery, and vehicle tasking; troubleshoot, repair, and maintain AUVs and subsea systems in the field; write and execute test plans; author daily operational test reports; support software UI design feedback; contribute to next-generation designs and features; participate in offshore test operations and design reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/5216617007-field-test-engineer-maritime-at-andurilindustries)