Anduril Industries · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Factory Systems
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $330K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead the development of Connected Factory, responsible for architecting and scaling the digital backbone that connects people, robots, and systems across smart factories.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of software and infrastructure engineers building core Connected Factory services
Define system architectures that support smart manufacturing at scale, including edge computing, data pipelines, and API integrations between machines and enterprise systems
Partner with Automation, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between software, robotics, and operational technologies
Design and deploy compute infra to support real-time data exchange across thousands of devices and sensors on the factory floor
Implement high-reliability networks, message brokers, and APIs that facilitate safe and secure communication between machines, humans, and cloud services
Develop tools and services that enable simulation, orchestration, and monitoring of production environments
Ensure systems align with Industry 4.0 and IoT interoperability standards (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT)
Oversee deployment of edge nodes, data collection systems, and digital twins that optimize throughput and predictive maintenance
Collaborate with automation and robotics teams to enable human-machine collaboration and efficient factory operations
Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to translate operational needs into scalable software solutions
Drive best practices in code quality, reliability, and observability across the FactoryOS stack
Champion a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software or dev ops engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role
Proven experience building or supporting industrial or manufacturing systems, with strong knowledge of automation, controls, and factory networking
Expertise in data infrastructure, API design, IoT protocols, and edge computing architectures
Experience deploying and managing systems that bridge IT and OT domains, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
Familiarity with robotic systems, industrial automation, and real-time data streaming technologies
Familiarity with data collection, processing, and reporting for factory infrastructure
Strong understanding of distributed systems, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and DevOps practices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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