Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer for manufacturing automation. You will design, program, and deploy automated robotic systems across production lines, focusing on safety, efficiency, and reliability. The role requires strong expertise in FANUC/UR robots, simulation, and integration with vision and PLC systems.

You will mentor the robotics team and establish internal standards while collaborating with controls, mechanical, and production staff to scale automation nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical, electrical, computer science, or related field.
• 12+ years hands-on robotics and automation in manufacturing environments.
• Expert in programming and commissioning FANUC and UR robots/cobots.
• Proficient in robot simulation software (FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR VC, Visual Components).
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and safety function implementations.

Responsibilities

• Select and integrate industrial robot/cobot applications from concept to production.
• Develop and debug robot programs, including motion & vision-based guidance.
• Design robot cells, safety enclosures, and supporting infrastructure.
• Verify safety functions (STO, SLS) per applicable standards.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless automation deployment.
• Define robotics technology roadmap and internal standards.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Robot programming

Motion planning

Robot safety standards

Vision systems

EtherNet/IP/Profinet

PLC programming

CAD NX/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Computer Science

Tools

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

UR Virtual Controller

Visual Components

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer for manufacturing automation. You will design, program, and deploy automated robotic systems across production lines, focusing on safety, efficiency, and reliability. The role requires strong expertise in FANUC/UR robots, simulation, and integration with vision and PLC systems.

You will mentor the robotics team and establish internal standards while collaborating with controls, mechanical, and production staff to scale automation nationwide.