Anduril
Field Technician, Surface Maritime
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. About The Team
As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about unmanned surface vessels and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Field Technician to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in maritime robotics. What You'll Do
Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into our world class products. Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of platform design, integration, and test efforts. Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of surface platform vessels in the field. Lead day-to-day local operations, including hardware integration/assembly, conducting pre-mission testing, payload tasking, and post-mission review. Deploy at-sea surface platform operations from a variety of support vessel types. Write, review, and execute work instruction, dispositions, and test plans during integration, and test. Coordinate hardware integration with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies. Generate user documentation for all aspects of operations, including user guides, mission planning guides, etc. Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for at-sea operation. Provide direct input and feedback to the engineering team on DFM/A. Lead local surface platform operations including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week. Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 30% of the time. Required Qualifications
5+ years experience in technician roles having worked in a similar environment (Automotive, Aircraft, Maritime, etc.). 5+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment. Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics, electrical diagrams, etc.). Part fabrication skills including cable harnesses and/or plastic/metal machining. Experience performing functional checkouts and tests. Competent with risk assessment and hazard mitigation activities including documentation. Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated vessel launch and recovery systems. Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment. Experience with Microsoft Excel. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Demonstrated experience with marine 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 30% of the time. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with software development. Experience integrating hardware in a research and development setting. Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications. Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices.
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. About The Team
As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about unmanned surface vessels and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Field Technician to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in maritime robotics. What You'll Do
Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into our world class products. Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of platform design, integration, and test efforts. Take on the principal responsibilities of the hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of surface platform vessels in the field. Lead day-to-day local operations, including hardware integration/assembly, conducting pre-mission testing, payload tasking, and post-mission review. Deploy at-sea surface platform operations from a variety of support vessel types. Write, review, and execute work instruction, dispositions, and test plans during integration, and test. Coordinate hardware integration with 3rd party vendors, partners, and logistics companies. Generate user documentation for all aspects of operations, including user guides, mission planning guides, etc. Conduct routine design reviews of the platform under test with an eye towards improving operability and reducing learning curve for at-sea operation. Provide direct input and feedback to the engineering team on DFM/A. Lead local surface platform operations including supporting multiple nearshore sea test days per week. Travel and support customer facing operations approximately 30% of the time. Required Qualifications
5+ years experience in technician roles having worked in a similar environment (Automotive, Aircraft, Maritime, etc.). 5+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment. Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation (mechanical drawings, work instructions, equipment schematics, electrical diagrams, etc.). Part fabrication skills including cable harnesses and/or plastic/metal machining. Experience performing functional checkouts and tests. Competent with risk assessment and hazard mitigation activities including documentation. Ability to adapt quickly and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Experience with leading on deck operations utilizing ship based crane, a-frame, or dedicated vessel launch and recovery systems. Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic use of test equipment. Experience with Microsoft Excel. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Demonstrated experience with marine 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 30% of the time. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with software development. Experience integrating hardware in a research and development setting. Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications. Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices.