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Field Operations Engineer

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Undersea Dominance - Engineering & Operations : Field Test Engineering
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SydneyFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Field Operations Engineer responsible for standing up, executing, and continuously improving Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) field operations, aligning engineering, operations, and customer mission success.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, robotics, marine systems, mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting autonomous systems, marine platforms, robotics, or complex fielded systems in operational environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform diagnostics, repairs, system upgrades, and configuration management in field conditions.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time for field deployments, work irregular hours when required, and operate in maritime environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance.

Skills

Required:AUV field operationsMission planningSystem diagnostics and repair
Nice to have:Customer engagement and training

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health and recovery support.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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