Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Recovery support

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a Staff Robotics Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves selecting, designing, and integrating industrial robots for manufacturing automation and ensuring seamless integration within production processes.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in robotics, a solid grasp of motion control, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary range from $166,000 to $220,000, along with top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation.
• Expert in programming robots from FANUC and UR.

Responsibilities

• Select and integrate industrial robots for manufacturing automation.
• Develop and debug robot programs including motion planning.
• Implement and verify safety functions according to standards.

Skills

Robot programming

Robotics design

Motion control

Safety standards knowledge

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

Robot simulation software

Solidworks

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 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 robots / cobots for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
• Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, path 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 integrate robot dresspacks
• 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
• 8+ 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
• Significant experience in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., RoboDK, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Delmia)
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path‑planning techniques
• Strong capability 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
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens)
• Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
• Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
• Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
• Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
• Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

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 health coverage, recovery support, and other benefits at little to no cost to employees.