Anduril Industries · 17 hours ago
Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Robotics Engineer will be responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, focusing on industrial robots and cobot applications.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, path planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance
Specify, select, and integrate EOAT, including grippers, sensors, and custom tooling
Design and manage robot cell layouts, including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure
Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS, etc.) in accordance with relevant safety standards
Develop and execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions before physical implementation
Select and integrate robot dresspacks
Develop and enforce internal standards for robotic system design, programming, safety, and integration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including controls engineers, mechanical designers, and production staff, to ensure seamless integration of robotic systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
4+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Strong capability in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
Proficiency in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., RoboDK, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Delmia)
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path planning techniques
Proficient in the configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of robot drives, servo motors, and associated motion control systems
In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, RIA R15.06) and the implementation of safety functions like STO, SLS, SS1, etc
Proven experience in EOAT selection, design, integration, and troubleshooting, including pneumatic, electric, and vacuum grippers
Basic understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
6+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
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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