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Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime

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Anduril logoAnduril · Costa Mesa, CA
$113K–$149K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Operations Engineer, Surface Maritime, to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in surface vessel autonomy. You will work closely with program leadership and across departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the field operations and maintenance planning and execution for multiple surface vessels. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Surface Platforms that will redefine maritime operations.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of ASV design, integration, and test efforts
  • Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of ASVs in the field
  • Conduct day-to-day local operations for multiple ASV platforms, including conducting pre-mission testing, vehicle tasking, and data analysis
  • Deploy globally in support of at-sea ASV operations from a variety of support vessel types
  • Write, review, and execute test plans during at-sea testing
  • Coordinate underway event execution with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies
  • Author detailed daily operational reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts
  • Support software UI design for ASV systems
  • Support development of user documentation for all aspects of ASV operations
  • Enable local ASV operations, including supporting multiple nearshore at-sea days per week
  • Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 50% of the time
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as a Second Assistant Engineer (or higher) of Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower, with current STCW Endorsements
  • 5+ years experience operating at-sea, ideally with experience on autonomous vessels or vessels with a high degree of system automation
  • Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test and maintenance equipment
  • Very organized and detail-oriented
  • Demonstrated experience with development of operational procedures and equipment
  • Excellent communication and customer support skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to be in office in Costa Mesa, CA daily when not deployed
  • Ability to deploy up to 50% of the time
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Requirements

  • Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
  • Experience integrating surface and airborne sensors, surface vessel navigation, and communication systems
  • Demonstrated experience with marine operational procedures and equipment
  • Ability to speak a foreign language
  • Experience with initial vessel delivery and light-off procedures and procedure development
  • Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
  • Cover letter submissions highly encouraged
  • US Salary Range
  • $113,000 - $149,000 USD

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 .Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAnduril 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 withHealth insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

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.

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