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Field Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril


Job Location:

Quincy, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 112000 - 149000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our high growth Field Operations team is looking for our next self-starting Field Test Engineer. Our team is made of engineers that are passionate about subsea robotics and open ocean exploration. We work in a complex dynamic environment that take place both onshore and offshore where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are experts on the water and operating Andurils Maritime products. Apply and join us if working on a energetic creative and innovative team excites you.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Field Test Engineer to join the Quincy based team at Anduril where youll work in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea this role you will be at the waters edge and on the deck plate - planning executing and analyzing at-sea test events for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and subsea systems. You will serve as the critical link between engineering and the real-world ocean environment turning design intent into validated hardware and software performance. This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives on solving hard problems in the field often far from the lab and under demanding austere operational conditions.

WHAT YOULL DO
  • Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of AUV design integration and test efforts
  • Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting repair operation and maintenance of AUVs and subsea systems in the field
  • Lead day-to-day local operations for multiple AUVs and subsea platforms including conducting pre-mission testing launch and recovery vehicle tasking and data analysis
  • Deploy globally in support of maritime operations from a variety of 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 to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate Anduril maritime platforms and new capabilities
  • Support software UI design feedback for maritime systems
  • Participate in generation of user documentation for all aspects of AUV and subsea operations including user guides mission planning guides etc.
  • Contribute to routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for at-sea operations
  • Contribute to next-generation designs and features for maritime products from identifying areas for improvement to leading test and evaluation efforts for new technology rollouts
  • Participate in day-to-day offshore test operations including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week
  • Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the time (domestic and international)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5 years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment
  • Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane a-frame or dedicated launch and recovery systems
  • Experience deploying and recovering subsea equipment at sea
  • 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 deploy up to 50% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Cover letter submissions highly encouraged

US Salary Range

$112000 - $149000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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