Maritime Operations Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Anduril

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• Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), including propulsion, electrical, and navigation systems, while ensuring fleet operational readiness. • Mentor junior technicians, serve as onsite safety lead during on-water operations, and act as Safety Remote Control Operator during test events. • Require extensive hands-on experience with marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, electrical systems, and hardware integration on marine vessels. • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently, develop maintenance procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams on system improvements. • Work for Anduril Industries, a defense tech company focused on autonomous systems and AI-powered military technology, with opportunity to impact cutting-edge autonomous vessel development.

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.

As a Senior Maritime Operations Technician, you will be a senior technical leader and hands-on expert on the Maritime Operations team. Reporting to the Marine Operations Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of our Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) fleet by leading complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and systems integration efforts. This role requires deep technical mastery equivalent to a Senior Marine Diesel Technician, combined with the ability to think creatively to solve ambiguous problems. You will be looked to as a leader within the onsite team, mentoring junior technicians and ensuring the highest standards of safety and execution during on-water operations.

What You'll Do

Execute complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of USV assets, including propulsion, electrical, and navigation systems.
Lead hands-on integration efforts for new hardware, sensors, and software components onto USV platforms.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Marine Operations Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
Serve as a senior operator and onsite safety lead during on-water test events, including acting as a Safety Remote Control Operator.
Diagnose and resolve complex, ambiguous technical issues with minimal supervision, developing creative and effective solutions.
Ensure the USV fleet is maintained to the highest state of readiness, managing parts inventory and maintenance schedules for assigned assets.
Collaborate closely with engineering and test teams to provide critical feedback for system improvements and support test execution.
Develop and refine maintenance procedures and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

Extensive, hands-on diagnostic and repair experience with marine systems, particularly marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, and advanced electrical/electronic systems.
Proven experience mentoring or informally leading junior technicians in a maritime environment.
Deep understanding of maritime regulations and safety procedures, with a demonstrated commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.
Experience with hardware integration on marine vessels, including sensors, actuators, and communication equipment.
Proficiency in troubleshooting complex integrated systems that include mechanical, electrical, and software components.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on ambiguous and challenging technical problems.
Proficient with computer terminals and basic networking concepts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training or certification as a Marine Diesel Technician (e.g., from manufacturers like Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU).
Experience with autonomous or remotely operated surface vessels (USVs).
Merchant Mariner Credential or equivalent maritime certification.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and diagnostics.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces.
Background in naval operations, US Coast Guard, or relevant military technical experience.

US Salary Range

$113,000—$149,000 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:

Benefits

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

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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Work Location:
Remote
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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