{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"359a193f8cbc5bf4e14f28b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/359a193f8cbc5bf4e14f28b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/359a193f8cbc5bf4e14f28b2","title":"Operational Support Engineer","description":"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.\n\nABOUT THE TEAM\n\nThe 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 Operational Support Engineer 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.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\n\nLogistics & Supply Chain Coordination:\n\nOwn end-to-end logistics coordination for field operations; ensure timely procurement, delivery, and availability of all gear and support equipment across multiple assets.\nDrive sparing strategy and maintain critical spare inventory levels to minimize operational downtime.\nCoordinate with supply chain managers on procurement priorities, lead times, and inventory management.\nLead Field Ops consumables tracking, forecasting, and replenishment.\nManage RMA processes for defective equipment in coordination with field team and quality.\n\nEquipment Readiness & Maintenance:\n\nLead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and heavy-duty equipment in the field.\nOwn equipment readiness standards across all operational assets; establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules.\nConduct monthly inventories of equipment spread across multiple assets and ensure accountability.\nMaintain an organized warehouse with properly stored materials, equipment, and inventory.\n\nSite Surveys & Deployment:\n\nLead site surveys for new and existing operational locations; identify logistical requirements and constraints.\nCoordinate test site mobilization and demobilization efforts, including over-the-ground transport and craning operations.\nDevelop and standardize deployment documents, checklists, and strategic planning materials.\nTravel and lead customer-facing operations approximately 50% of the time.\n\nOperational Leadership:\n\nServe as the primary interface for logistics and sparing within the field ops team.\nIdentify and drive process improvements across operational support functions.\nAdapt to emerging needs and take ownership of new projects associated with operational support.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n7+ years of relevant work experience in logistics, equipment maintenance, or operational support\nDemonstrated experience leading or coordinating operational logistics in a field environment\nStrong organizational skills with a track record of managing complex inventories and equipment across distributed assets\nExperience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle (or equivalent ERP systems)\nExcellent communication and ability to interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs\nAbility to deploy up to 50% of the time\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance\nIn this role, you will be subject to pre-employment substance screening and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nHoisting Engineer License\nHMT 252 Shipping Excepted Lithium Batteries\nKnowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices\nExperience supporting autonomous vehicle or marine operations\nPrior military logistics or expeditionary support experience\n100T Captains License\n\nThe 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:\n\nBenefits\n\nAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\n\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\n\nAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.\n\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\n\nNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.\n\nPlease always verify communications:\nDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.\n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\n\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.\n\nBy submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. 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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.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\n\nLogistics & Supply Chain Coordination:\n\nOwn end-to-end logistics coordination for field operations; ensure timely procurement, delivery, and availability of all gear and support equipment across multiple assets.\nDrive sparing strategy and maintain critical spare inventory levels to minimize operational downtime.\nCoordinate with supply chain managers on procurement priorities, lead times, and inventory management.\nLead Field Ops consumables tracking, forecasting, and replenishment.\nManage RMA processes for defective equipment in coordination with field team and quality.\n\nEquipment Readiness & Maintenance:\n\nLead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and heavy-duty equipment in the field.\nOwn equipment readiness standards across all operational assets; establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules.\nConduct monthly inventories of equipment spread across multiple assets and ensure accountability.\nMaintain an organized warehouse with properly stored materials, equipment, and inventory.\n\nSite Surveys & Deployment:\n\nLead site surveys for new and existing operational locations; identify logistical requirements and constraints.\nCoordinate test site mobilization and demobilization efforts, including over-the-ground transport and craning operations.\nDevelop and standardize deployment documents, checklists, and strategic planning materials.\nTravel and lead customer-facing operations approximately 50% of the time.\n\nOperational Leadership:\n\nServe as the primary interface for logistics and sparing within the field ops team.\nIdentify and drive process improvements across operational support functions.\nAdapt to emerging needs and take ownership of new projects associated with operational support.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n7+ years of relevant work experience in logistics, equipment maintenance, or operational support\nDemonstrated experience leading or coordinating operational logistics in a field environment\nStrong organizational skills with a track record of managing complex inventories and equipment across distributed assets\nExperience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle (or equivalent ERP systems)\nExcellent communication and ability to interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs\nAbility to deploy up to 50% of the time\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance\nIn this role, you will be subject to pre-employment substance screening and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nHoisting Engineer License\nHMT 252 Shipping Excepted Lithium Batteries\nKnowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices\nExperience supporting autonomous vehicle or marine operations\nPrior military logistics or expeditionary support experience\n100T Captains License\n\nThe 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:\n\nBenefits\n\nAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\n\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\n\nAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.\n\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\n\nNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.\n\nPlease always verify communications:\nDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.\n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\n\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.\n\nBy submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. 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