Field Operations Engineer

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Field Operations Engineer you will stand up execute and continuously improve Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) field operations. This role sits at the intersection of engineering operations and customer mission success - owning outcomes in the field and feeding insights back into product development.

WHAT YOULL DO

Execute AUV Field Operations - Operate and monitor AUVs in real-time co-ordinate launch and recovery evolutions and execution of day-to-day operational activities.
Support Mission Planning & Deployment Execution Support deployment planning end-to-end including mission route optimisation operational risk considerations and equipment readiness. Identify source and kit required XLAUV support equipment to enable effective operations.
Provide Technical Support Deliver forward technical support across software and hardware systems leading field maintenance troubleshooting repair and upgrades.
Drive Continuous Improvement Develop and refine SOPs provide structured customer feedback into engineering and contribute to the evolution of the XLAUV capability.
Partner with the Customer - Support customer deployments providing outstanding operating support and on the job training for customer users.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Operational Ownership Mindset You take responsibility for mission outcomes in complex high-consequence environments and thrive in ambiguous fast-moving field conditions.
Systems Thinker You understand how hardware software sensors comms and support equipment interact and can diagnose issues across the full stack.
Field-Ready Engineer Comfortable working dockside offshore or in remote environments. You are able to be the conduit between engineering and the customer to provide in-field triages and fixes.
Customer-Centric Operator You build trust with stakeholders communicate clearly and translate operational feedback into actionable engineering insights.
Process Builder You dont just execute SOPs - you improve them. You identify gaps develop practical solutions and raise the bar for safety repeatability and performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or equivalent experience in engineering robotics marine systems mechatronics electrical mechanical or a related field.
Experience supporting autonomous systems marine platforms robotics or complex fielded systems in operational environments.
Demonstrated ability to perform diagnostics repairs system upgrades and configuration management in field conditions.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time for field deployments work irregular hours when required and operate in maritime environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance.

The 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

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 Benefits

Income 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 development
Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US 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.

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Execute AUV Field Operations - Operate and monitor AUVs in real-time co-ordinate launch and recovery evolutions and execution of day-to-day operational activities.
Support Mission Planning & Deployment Execution Support deployment planning end-to-end including mission route optimisation operational risk considerations and equipment readiness. Identify source and kit required XLAUV support equipment to enable effective operations.
Provide Technical Support Deliver forward technical support across software and hardware systems leading field maintenance troubleshooting repair and upgrades.
Drive Continuous Improvement Develop and refine SOPs provide structured customer feedback into engineering and contribute to the evolution of the XLAUV capability.
Partner with the Customer - Support customer deployments providing outstanding operating support and on the job training for customer users.