Field Test Engineer, Maritime

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Field Test Engineer to lead hands-on operations, testing, and maintenance of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in maritime environments. The role combines field deployment, technical troubleshooting, and documentation in a fast-paced defense technology setting based in Rhode Island.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain AUVs in the field, including troubleshooting, repair, and pre-mission testing
• Lead local AUV operations including launch, recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
• Write, review, and execute test plans during sea trials and at-sea deployments
• Author detailed operational test reports documenting AUV platform performance and capabilities
• Coordinate test execution with vendors, partners, and logistics companies
• Support software UI design and user documentation for AUV systems

What they're looking for

• 5+ years operating robotic systems at-sea in commercial or research offshore environments
• On-deck operations with ship-based crane, A-frame, or AUV launch/recovery systems
• Linux and command line interfaces; software debugging
• Electronics troubleshooting and test equipment operation
• Microsoft Excel and technical documentation
• Subsea operational procedures and equipment knowledge
• Customer support and communication
• Engineering drawing interpretation

Benefits

• Competitive salary range $98,000–$129,000 USD
• Equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation AUV designs
• Dynamic, innovative work environment
• Potential for travel and customer-facing operations