Anduril
Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
$167K–$222K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years designing and commissioning automated production equipment; preferred: 15+ years in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Leads the design, integration, commissioning, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, while setting standards and providing technical leadership.
What you'll do
- Own automation projects end to end, from concept and design through commissioning and production handover.
- Design and integrate automation cells and control systems, and work with manufacturing teams to improve production lines.
- Define automation standards and technology roadmaps, troubleshoot equipment, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Proficient CAD modeling in NX or AutoCAD.
- Experience integrating robots or cobots, material movement systems, and control components such as PLCs and HMIs.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- 15+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Strong 3D CAD in NX.
Pay
$167,000 — $222,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, AutoCAD, PLCs, HMIs, AGV/AMR
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