Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Robotics Engineer to lead automation design and deployment in manufacturing. You will select, program, and optimize industrial robots from FANUC and UR, develop motion plans, and verify safety configurations for production lines.

Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams to define robot cell layouts, EOAT integration, and tooling. A strong background in robotics in manufacturing and safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, ME, EE, CS, or related field.
• 4+ years hands-on robotics in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong capability in FANUC and UR robot programming.
• Experience with robot simulation software.
• Solid knowledge of robot kinematics and motion control.
• Experience with EOAT selection and integration.
• Familiarity with ISO 10218 and RIA 15.06 safety standards.
• U.S. Person due to access to controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate industrial robot and cobot applications from concept to production deployment.
• Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs including motion planning and safety configurations.
• Specify, select, and integrate EOAT including grippers, sensors, and tooling.
• Design and manage robot cell layouts with safety enclosures and infrastructure.
• Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS) per standards.
• Develop simulation models to validate reach, cycle time, and collisions.
• Configure robots for application‑specific software, hardware, and peripherals.
• Develop internal standards for robotic system design, programming, safety, and integration.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams for seamless integration.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Robotics and automation in manufacturing

FANUC and UR robot programming

Robot simulation software (FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components)

Robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control

Safety functions (STO, SLS)

EOAT selection and integration

EtherNet/IP and Profinet familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

UR Virtual Controller

Visual Components

NX/AutoCAD

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 Robotics 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

• 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, 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 configure the robot for application specific software, hardware, and peripheral equipment
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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., FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components)
• 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 Qualifications

• 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 NX or AutoCAD
• TÜV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

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:

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