Field Operations EngineerActive
The opportunity
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.
What you'll 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.
Operational Ownership Mindset: You take responsibility for mission outcomes in complex, high-consequence environments and thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving field conditions.
What they're looking for
- 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 don’t just execute SOPs - you improve them. You identify gaps, develop practical solutions, and raise the bar for safety, repeatability, and performance.