Senior Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Machine Vision Engineer to advance manufacturing automation across production lines, designing and deploying vision systems for quality inspection and process monitoring in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

You will work with Cognex/Keyence/Basler/Sick hardware, OpenCV and DL frameworks, and lead projects across teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on machine vision in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with Cognex/Keyence/Basler/Sick hardware.
• Proficiency with Python/C++ and OpenCV/Deep learning frameworks.
• Ability to interface vision systems with PLCs and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
• Specify, procure, validate, and sustain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, and software.
• Oversee installation, validation, and commissioning of vision systems across multiple production lines.
• Lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate high-precision inspection systems.
• Drive RCCA investigations for vision system errors and process failures.

Skills

C++

Python

OpenCV

Deep learning

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Robotics

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Basler

Sick

Halcon

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Senior Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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 centuries 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 Senior 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: Design and implement machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring
• Hardware Procurement: Specify, procure, validate, and sustain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, and software
• Deployment & Commissioning: Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of vision systems across multiple production lines
• Project Leadership: Lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate high-precision inspection systems
• Root Cause Analysis: Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for vision system errors and process failures
• Training & Support: Mentor junior engineers and train production staff in daily operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment to elevate team technical capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on industry experience building, deploying, and maintaining machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Vision Platforms: Direct experience with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
• Libraries & Frameworks: Proficiency with core vision and deep learning software including OpenCV, Halcon, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Programming: Strong coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
• Optics & Physics: Deep understanding of camera selection, lens optics, resolution, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration.
• Automation Integration: Direct experience interfacing vision systems with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics.
• Inspection Methods: Mastery of classical rules-based tools, advanced defect detection, AI-based vision, and SPC methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Smart Manufacturing: Experience with Industry 4.0 standards, factory automation software, and IIoT protocols such as IO-Link, MQTT or OPC UA.
• Software Practices: Familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• 3D Vision: Experience with 3D imaging techniques like structured light, time-of-flight (ToF), or stereo vision for robotic guidance and inspection.
• Security Clearance: Possession of an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .