Support System Lead, Copperhead

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software robotics artificial intelligence sensor fusion and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique ultra-long-range full-ocean-depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from small to extra-large vehicle sizes. Today Anduril is executing on billion-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

This role is centered on Copperhead Andurils small-diameter autonomous underwater vehicle. As we prepare to field this capability at scale you will be tasked with creating the entire operational framework that ensures its success. Your work will define how this asset is deployed sustained and utilized by our partners in the field


ABOUT THE JOB

You will lead the technical development of a holistic support system for service maintenance support and production of maritime products. As an early performer on a new Maritime product you will be challenged to rethink the possible as you envision and implement methodology to support large fleets of autonomous systems at the speed of relevance. You will work closely with Andurils Strategy team and strategic opportunity customers to develop this approach to ensure that requirements are tied to customer inputs and there is traceability to program office technical decisions.

Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives build cross-functional teams and rapidly drive to completion. The ability to leverage your intuition and prior experience in programmatic level decision will play a key component in making sure the right design/analysis/ and test steps are being completed to ensure success. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects.


WHAT YOULL DO:

• Plan coordinate and lead the development and sustainment of a holistic Support System (including production launch depot and field maintenance training and everything in between)
• Hire develop and grow a multi-disciplinary Support System team (Technicians Engineers Technical Writers Trainers etc) to provide world-class training logistics and support
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure needs are met and customer inputs are used to influence the design of other systems to align with expected methods for employment
• Manage a cohesive plan to support deployed assets inclusive of identifying critical infrastructure requirements such as maintenance depots test sites etc.
• Work directly with operators to gain hands-on experience using our equipment and assist in the scoping and design of future support infrastructure
• Develop a strategy for customer training and train-the-trainer curriculum including planning approach to training in a modern tech product environment
• Manage requirements for fielded system support equipment including handling equipment shipping and logistics equipment shoreside C2 systems host vessels and remote tasking and monitoring equipment
• Own critical interfaces with other system elements and work closely within the team to deliver a tightly integrated end-to-end system capability
• Own the end-to-end vendor management process from flowing down technical requirements to ensuring on-time delivery of critical components to meet program deadlines.

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Marine Engineering Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or proven experience in a relevant field
• Experience working in logistics support maintenance or training management roles and familiarity with support of fielded systems in the control of customers
• Experience working on and in service of maritime craft either commercial or defense focused and an innate understanding of the requirements to support a robotic systems at sea
• Be an experienced leader with the depth and breadth of leadership capability who enables and empowers their people
• Be able to think strategically and plan long term but also to be in the detail act tactically when required and to simplify the complex. Strong bias to action and an affective decision maker who is able to operate in a fast paced environment
• Be personally resilient and self-starting; ability to build from the ground up in a highly dynamic and innovative environment
• Be highly collaborative with the ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders challenging constructively where necessary
• Exercise extremely high ownership; take significant pride in the quality and efficacy of your work
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance
• Travel 25% to Customer and Test Sites

• Demonstrated understanding of multi-domain unmanned and autonomous weapon system development and employment
• Demonstrated engineering management capability; proven technical and personnel leadership qualities
• Strong understanding of reliability autonomous system architectures and overall design approach for unmanned weapons systems
• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams focused around a common vision

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:

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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