Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer to lead robotics automation across manufacturing. You will select, design, and deploy robotic systems from concept to production, optimize programs, and ensure safety and integration with controls, mechanical, and production teams.

The role emphasizes senior-level expertise in robot programming, EOAT, and vision systems, with a focus on national-scale production automation and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• 12+ years of hands-on robotics and automation in manufacturing
• Expert in programming and commissioning FANUC and UR robots
• Proficient in robot simulation software (ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components)
• Strong knowledge of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and path planning
• Experience tuning robot drives and motion systems
• Familiar with ISO 10218, RIA R15.06 safety standards and safety functions
• Proven EOAT selection and integration experience
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
• PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience integrating vision systems for guidance and quality control
• Experience designing robotic dispense systems
• CAD experience with NX or AutoCAD
• U.S. Person due to export controlled information access

Responsibilities

• Select, design, and integrate robot/cobot applications for automation
• Develop and debug robot programs, including motion planning and safety configurations
• Specify and integrate EOAT and tooling
• Design robot cell layouts and safety enclosures
• Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS) per standards
• Develop simulation models to validate reach, time, and collisions
• Configure robots for application software, hardware, and peripherals
• Develop internal robotics standards and safety practices
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams for seamless integration
• Define robotics technology roadmaps and internal standards
• Provide technical leadership and mentor robotics team

Skills

Robotics & automation

Robot programming

Safety standards

Kinematics & motion control

Vision systems

EtherNet/IP / Profinet

PLC programming (AB & Siemens)

CAD (NX / AutoCAD)

Robot cell layouts

Robot safety (STO, SLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical or CS

Tools

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

UR Virtual Controller

Visual Components

NX / AutoCAD

Job description

About The Team

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Staff 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
• Define the robotics technology roadmap and internal standards across the organization
• Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and mentor and develop the robotics team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• 12+ 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
• 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
• Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
• Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
• Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ 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)
• Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.