Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.OverviewAbout The Team: As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing is a way of life. We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.What You\'ll DoWork within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design, integration, and test effortsTake on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the fieldLead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysisDeploy locally in support of at-sea AUV operations from a variety of support vessel typesWrite, review, and execute test plans during sea testingCoordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companiesAuthor detailed daily operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate AUV platforms and new capabilitiesSupport software UI design for AUV systemsSupport user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations, including AUV user guide, mission planning guide, etc.Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for AUV at-sea operationContribute to next-generation designs and features for the ANDURIL-LD, from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rolloutsCarryout local AUV operations in Quonset, RI including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per weekPotential to travel and support customer facing operations up to 25% of the timeRequired Qualifications5+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environmentAbility to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environmentExperience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated AUV launch and recovery systemsExperience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debuggingKnowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipmentExperience with Microsoft ExcelExtremely organized and detail-orientedDemonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipmentExcellent communication and customer support skillsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to be in office in Quonset, RI daily when not deployedAbility to potentially deploy up to 25% of the timeEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience with software developmentExperience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systemsProficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specificationsKnowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practicesCover letter submissions highly encouragedUS Salary Range$98,000—$129,000 USDHealthcare BenefitsThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril\'s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: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 BenefitsIncome 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 developmentCommuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.Retirement Savings PlanUS Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.To view Anduril\'s candidate data privacy policy, please visit