Operational Support Engineer, Maritime

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></h3> <p>The Anduril Maritime team is a dedicated group of driven professionals passionate about advancing subsea technology and delivering innovative capabilities to meet our customers’ needs. We are seeking an <strong>Operational Support Engineer </strong>to join the Dive-XL Field Operations team. In this role, you will lead all facets of operational support for the Dive-XL mission — owning logistics coordination, sparing strategy, equipment readiness, and site preparedness to enable operations of our cutting-edge system in some of the most demanding and dynamic conditions.</p> <h4><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h4> <p><strong>Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end logistics coordination for field operations; ensure timely procurement, delivery, and availability of all gear and support equipment across multiple assets.</li> <li>Drive sparing strategy and maintain critical spare inventory levels to minimize operational downtime.</li> <li>Coordinate with supply chain managers on procurement priorities, lead times, and inventory management.</li> <li>Lead Field Ops consumables tracking, forecasting, and replenishment.</li> <li>Manage RMA processes for defective equipment in coordination with field team and quality.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equipment Readiness & Maintenance:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and heavy-duty equipment in the field.</li> <li>Own equipment readiness standards across all operational assets; establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules.</li> <li>Conduct monthly inventories of equipment spread across multiple assets and ensure accountability.</li> <li>Maintain an organized warehouse with properly stored materials, equipment, and inventory.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Site Surveys & Deployment:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead site surveys for new and existing operational locations; identify logistical requirements and constraints.</li> <li>Coordinate test site mobilization and demobilization efforts, including over-the-ground transport and craning operations.</li> <li>Develop and standardize deployment documents, checklists, and strategic planning materials.</li> <li>Travel and lead customer-facing operations approximately 50% of the time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational Leadership:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary interface for logistics and sparing within the field ops team.</li> <li>Identify and drive process improvements across operational support functions.</li> <li>Adapt to emerging needs and take ownership of new projects associated with operational support.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h4> <ul> <li>