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
Responsibilities
Assist with design of ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interface
Select and procure ground support equipment including cranes, dollies, and custom handling tools
Develop handling procedures, lift plans, and safety protocols for field operations
Conduct hazard analyses and safety reviews for vehicle handling operations
Develop personnel training for ground handling tasks
Support handling operations at deployment sites in the field
Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows
Benefits
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Support in health, recovery, and future needs
Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB The Deployment Handling engineer owns ground handling procedures and equipment for autonomous maritime vehicle movement at deployment sites. 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 for maritime autonomous vehicles. Reporting to the Deployment Lead, you will design assist with designing L&R systems, define host vessel interfaces, and develop operational procedures that enable safe deployment and retrieval at sea across a range of conditions.
Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion. The ability to leverage your intuition and prior experience will be key in making sure the right design, analysis, and test steps are completed to ensure success. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects. WHAT YOU'LL DO
Assist with design of ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interface
Select and procure ground support equipment including cranes, dollies, and custom handling tools
Develop handling procedures, lift plans, and safety protocols for field operations
Conduct hazard analyses and safety reviews for vehicle handling operations
Develop personnel training for ground handling tasks
Support handling operations at deployment sites in the field
Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows launch and recovery system design and hardware selection
Develop operational procedures for launch and recovery at sea
Perform analysis of dynamic loads, sea state limitations, and safety margins
Interface with vehicle mechanical design on L&R attachment points and interfaces
Support at-sea testing and validation of L&R systems
Contribute to training materials for L&R operations
Travel up to 50% to test sites and operational locations
Design and specify ground handling fixtures for vehicle movement, lifting, and transport interface
Coordinate with logistics and deployment teams to integrate handling into operational workflows
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
Submarine maintenance experience
Ability to work in field environments and travel in support of operations
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
US Salary Range
$166,000-$220,000 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:
Benefits
At 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.
About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
