Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Machine Vision Engineer to help design and deploy automated inspection and process-monitoring vision systems on production lines. You will work with cameras, lighting, and controllers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate systems and support manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of hands-on machine vision or manufacturing experience, with exposure to Cognex/Keyence/Basler/Sick hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years hands-on experience or academic project work in machine vision or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to industrial vision hardware ecosystems (Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Sick).
• Foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
• Basic optics concepts for camera selection, lens, lighting, and sensor calibration.
• Basic knowledge of how vision systems interface with PLCs and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine vision systems for industrial automation and quality inspection.
• Select, test, and maintain vision hardware components (cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers).
• Assist in installation, testing, and commissioning of vision systems on production lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and receive mentorship from senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot vision system errors using root-cause analysis methods.
• Assist in training production staff on daily operation and maintenance of vision equipment.

Skills

Machine vision

Python/C++/C#

Automation basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (EE/CS/Physics/Robotics)

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Basler

Sick

Job description

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 Machine Vision 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

• System Development: Assist in the design and implementation of machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
• Hardware Setup: Help select, test, validate, and maintain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
• Deployment & Support: Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of vision systems on production lines under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inspection systems and receive technical mentorship from senior engineering staff.
• Troubleshooting: Help investigate and resolve vision system errors and process failures using root-cause analysis methods.
• Training Assistance: Assist in training production staff on daily operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
• Vision Platforms: Exposure to or basic familiarity with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
• Programming: Foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
• Optics Basics: Basic understanding of camera selection, lens optics, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration.
• Automation Exposure: Basic knowledge of how vision systems interface with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Libraries & Frameworks: Academic or internship experience with core vision software like OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Software Practices: Familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git version control.
• 3D Vision: Exposure to 3D imaging techniques like structured light or stereo vision.
• Smart Manufacturing: Familiarity with factory automation software or IIoT protocols.
• Security Clearance: Possession of an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$115,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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