Anduril
Field Operations Engineer, Deployment Handling
$167K–$222K
Santa Ana, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in launch and recovery systems, marine handling equipment, or shipboard operations, and 2+ years in material handling, ground support equipment, or field operations.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent.
About the job
Owns ground handling and launch-and-recovery systems, equipment, and procedures for autonomous maritime vehicles at deployment sites and at sea.
What you'll do
- Design and specify handling fixtures and equipment; develop lift plans, safety protocols, and training.
- Develop launch-and-recovery systems and procedures, analyze operating conditions, and support testing and field operations.
- Coordinate handling and deployment workflows with logistics, vehicle design, and deployment teams; travel up to 50%.
What they ask for
- 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.
- 2+ years of experience in material handling, ground support equipment, or field operations; experience designing or procuring handling fixtures or lift equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; willingness to travel up to 50%, including extended deployments.
Nice to have
- Experience with AUV, UUV, or ROV launch and recovery.
- Experience with at-sea operations in defense or commercial maritime.
Pay
$167,000 — $222,000 USD (base salary)
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