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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Staff Automation Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Own automation projects from cradle to grave — concept, scoping, design, build, commissioning, and production handover — managing every aspect of the project throughout its life
Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety
Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation
Own the design and integration of automation cells including robot / cobot applications, material movement, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection
Integrate control systems across the cell, including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, robotics, and safety systems
Work with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing Anduril factories
Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems / components
Enforce and contribute to Anduril’s internal processes & standards, including requirements definition, vendor solicitation, commissioning sequences, and safety buyoffs
Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Define the automation technology roadmap and internal standards across Anduril factories
Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent automation programs and mentor and develop engineers across the team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
12+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment
Proficient CAD modeling in NX or AutoCAD
Proficient in robot / cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety
Experience with at least one major material movement system (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR, etc.)
Experience integrating various control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, safety scanners, etc.
Track record of owning multiple complex, large-scope automation programs end to end
Broad depth across controls, robotics, machine vision, and safety systems
Experience defining automation standards and mentoring engineers
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
Strong 3D CAD in NX
Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc.)
Experience with multiple material movement systems (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR, etc.)
Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
Experience integrating and configuring machine vision systems
Experience defining an automation technology roadmap across multiple factories
US Salary Range
$167,000 —…