Anduril Industries · 2 days ago
Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, defining production automation at a national scale.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Select, design, and integrate industrial robots / cobots 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
8+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Expert in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
Significant experience 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
Strong capability 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
Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens)
Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
12+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch
TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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 technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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