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Field Operations Engineer, Deployment Handling

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Heavy Metal - Engineering & Operations : Systems Engineering
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Santa Ana, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Deployment Handling engineer responsible for ground handling procedures and equipment for autonomous maritime vehicle deployment, launch, and recovery. Includes design of handling fixtures, selection of ground support equipment, development of procedures, safety analyses, field operations support, and travel up to 50%. Reports to Deployment Lead.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with design of ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interface
  • Select and procure ground support equipment including cranes, dollies, and custom handling tools
  • Develop handling procedures, lift plans, and safety protocols for field operations
  • Conduct hazard analyses and safety reviews for vehicle handling operations
  • Develop personnel training for ground handling tasks
  • Support handling operations at deployment sites in the field
  • Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows launch and recovery system design and hardware selection
  • Develop operational procedures for launch and recovery at sea
  • Perform analysis of dynamic loads, sea state limitations, and safety margins
  • Interface with vehicle mechanical design on L&R attachment points and interfaces
  • Support at-sea testing and validation of L&R systems
  • Contribute to training materials for L&R operations
  • Travel up to 50% to test sites and operational locations
  • Design and specify ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interface
  • Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience with launch and recovery systems, marine handling equipment, or shipboard operations
  • Familiarity with davit systems, cranes, or other marine handling equipment
  • Understanding of dynamic loads and sea state effects on marine operations
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including extended deployments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
  • 2+ years of experience in material handling, ground support equipment, or field operations
  • Experience designing or procuring handling fixtures or lift equipment
  • Familiarity with heavy lift safety requirements and lift planning
  • Submarine maintenance experience
  • Ability to work in field environments and travel in support of operations

Skills

Required:Ground handling fixture designGround support equipment procurementSafety and lift planningHazard analysisOperational procedures for L&R at seaDynamic loads analysisHost vehicle interfaces & L&R points

Benefits

  • Benefits information available on company site and during recruitment process.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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