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Senior Field Test Engineer

Job in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, USA
Listing for: Anduril
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 159000 - 211000 USD Yearly USD 159000.00 211000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What You'll Do

  • Lead with a deployed engineering and technical team to architect, plan and execute field test and demonstration activities for an Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) development program
  • Continuously drive test campaign progress by adjusting schedule and scope to manage real world effects, consulting with engineering teams
  • Specify, identify and establish temporary and enduring test facilities, including regulatory considerations, approvals and compliance
  • Conduct risk assessments for test and related operations, identifying and implementing mitigations
  • Support hiring, staffing, and asset/resource demand planning across maritime programs
Required Qualifications
  • Proven leader and manager with the ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments. Must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system.
  • Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution.
  • Naturally inquisitive, able to independently research and learn new technical components or concepts.
  • Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including significant time spent offshore on vessels of all sizes.
Preferred Qualifications
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Experience developing high level/strategic plans that support company objectives and government customer needs in the pursuit of deploying, fielding, and operating robotic system or family of systems
  • Experience managing a group or groups of highly motivated, dedicated and intelligent individuals who operate and test complex systems
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics

US Salary Range $159,000—$211,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection
    :
    Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off
    :
    Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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