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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomous systems, AI, and computer vision. The Maritime Division is scaling production of critical components for the Navy's Virginia-class attack submarines and next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) at Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard in Baltimore County, Maryland. This role is based at Anduril's 160,000 square-foot Proto-Factory in Orange County, California, which serves as the prototyping hub proving out advanced manufacturing methods and digital workflows.
As a Field Operations Engineer for Deployment Handling, you will own ground handling procedures and equipment for autonomous maritime vehicle movement at deployment sites. Reporting to the Deployment Lead, you will design handling fixtures, select and specify ground support equipment, develop handling procedures, and ensure vehicles are moved safely between transport, storage, and water. You will own launch and recovery (L&R) systems for maritime autonomous vehicles, design L&R systems, define host vessel interfaces, and develop operational procedures that enable safe deployment and retrieval at sea across a range of conditions.
Key responsibilities include: designing ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interfaces; selecting and procuring ground support equipment including cranes, dollies, and custom handling tools; developing handling procedures, lift plans, and safety protocols for field operations; conducting hazard analyses and safety reviews; developing personnel training for ground handling tasks; supporting handling operations at deployment sites; coordinating with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows; designing and specifying L&R hardware; performing analysis of dynamic loads, sea state limitations, and safety margins; interfacing with vehicle mechanical design on L&R attachment points; supporting at-sea testing and validation of L&R systems; and contributing to training materials. Travel up to 50% to test sites and operational locations is required.
You will leverage technical expertise and leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive projects to completion. The ideal candidate will execute and successfully complete highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
- 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
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- Experience with AUV, UUV, or ROV launch and recovery
- Working knowledge of host vessel integration for unmanned systems
- Experience with at-sea operations in defense or commercial maritime
- Familiarity with naval architecture stability considerations during L&R
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
- Experience with maritime or aerospace ground handling equipment
- Background in defense field operations or military equipment handling
- Familiarity with OSHA lift safety and rigging standards
- Experience developing handling procedures and safety analyses
- Submarine maintenance experience
