Field Test Engineer

Job title: Field Test Engineer

About the Role Anduril is seeking a Field Test Engineer to join its subsea robotics team to advance AUV testing and deployment in a cutting-edge startup environment. The role will lead hands-on field operations and tests for multiple AUV platforms, driving operational readiness and data-driven evaluation of capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test efforts.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field.
• Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis.
• Deploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from various support vessel types.
• Write, review, and execute test plans during sea testing.
• Coordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies.
• Author detailed daily operational test reports documenting step-by-step execution for internal and customer-facing testing.
• Support software UI design for AUV systems.
• Support user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations (AUV user guide, mission planning guide, etc.).
• Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test to improve operability and reduce learning curve for at-sea operation.
• Contribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, including identifying improvement areas and leading test/evaluation for new technology rollouts.
• Carry out local AUV operations in Quonset, RI, including multiple nearshore sea test days per week.
• Potential to travel and support customer-facing operations up to 25% of the time.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Experience with leading on-deck operations utilizing ship-based crane, A-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systems.
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer support skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be in office in Quonset, RI daily when not deployed.
• Ability to potentially deploy up to 25% of the time.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with software development.
• Experience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systems.
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• US Salary Range $74,000 - $99,000 USD annually.
• Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
• Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.