Drimva

Anduril

Field Test Engineer, Maritime

$101K–$135K

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026

Experience
3+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment.

About the job

Plans, operates, and analyzes at-sea tests of autonomous underwater vehicles and subsea systems, connecting engineering teams with real-world maritime operations.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain AUVs and subsea systems; lead mission preparation, launch and recovery, and data analysis.
  • Write and execute sea-test plans, coordinate with vendors and partners, and document test results in operational reports.
  • Support offshore deployments, customer operations, and product improvements, including feedback on software interfaces and operational usability.

What they ask for

  • 3+ years experience operating robotic systems at-sea in a commercial or research offshore environment.
  • Experience leading ship-deck operations using a crane, A-frame, or dedicated launch and recovery systems, and deploying and recovering subsea equipment at sea.
  • Experience with Linux and command line interfaces, software debugging, electronics troubleshooting, basic test equipment, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and deploy up to 50% of the time.

Nice to have

  • Experience with software development.
  • Experience integrating subsea acoustic sensors, underwater navigation, and communication systems.

Pay

$101,000 — $135,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Linux, Microsoft Excel

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