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.
We are seeking a dynamic AUV Test and Evaluation Engineer to act as a vital link between our commercial survey engineering and field operations teams. This individual will be responsible for the comprehensive scoping, planning, execution, and reporting of tests to validate autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems in accordance with engineering requirements.
The role is critical to ensure the integrity and performance of our cutting-edge AUV systems. If you are passionate about marine technology and have a knack for meticulous testing and evaluation, we encourage you to apply!
- Collaborate closely with the commercial survey engineers to understand and translate technical requirements into detailed test plans.
- Design and execute comprehensive test campaigns for AUV development, integration, validation, and acceptance testing against specified requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the systems engineering team and field operators, ensuring that testing objectives are clear and feasible.
- Prepare and maintain test documentation, including test scopes, plans, procedures, and reports.
- Conduct thorough analysis of test data, providing insightful feedback to both the engineering and operational teams to enable course correction where required.
- Ensure that all testing activities are carried out in compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical support and guidance to field operations during the deployment and operation of AUVs in test scenarios.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in a field related to marine technology, robotics, or systems engineering, or related professional experience.
- 5+ years hands on test and evaluation experience within the field of marine autonomous systems or similar ocean technology systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to create comprehensive test plans and detailed test reports.
- Understanding of sonar systems, underwater acoustics, subsea navigation and their application in at-sea AUV operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (effective for broad audiences).
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a bias towards action – if you see a problem, you want to help solve/fix it.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks concurrently. You have the humility to continually listen and learn from others.
- Ability to work at-sea for multi-day campaigns (up to 30-50% depending on testing location).
US Salary Range
$100,000—$150,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k).
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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