Field Test Engineer, Maritime
Core
Planning, executing, and analyzing at-sea test events for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea systems to validate hardware and software performance in the real-world ocean environment.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC field test engineer (subsea robotics)
Builds
Anduril's maritime autonomous systems and subsea platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Subsea robotics / Maritime operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AUV operation and recovery, subsea system maintenance, Linux command line, electronics troubleshooting, test equipment usage, mission planning, data analysis, user documentation, design review participation
Preferred skills
Software development, subsea acoustic sensor integration, engineering drawing interpretation, offshore HSE policies
Technologies
Linux, Microsoft Excel, AUV launch/recovery systems, subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUVs and subsea platforms including pre-mission testing, launch, recovery, and vehicle tasking; Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain AUVs and subsea systems in the field; Write, review, and execute test plans during sea testing; Author detailed daily operational test reports; Support software UI design feedback for maritime systems; Contribute to routine design reviews and next-generation product features; Participate in day-to-day offshore test operations; Travel and support customer-facing operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
