Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
About this role
Engineers who thrive on scaling industrial automation and shaping national production systems will find a strong operational fit within this organization. Anduril Industries operates as a defense technology company focused on modernizing military capabilities through advanced hardware and software systems. Within the Manufacturing Automation team, the incoming senior engineer will design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across internal factories. Responsibilities include selecting industrial robots, programming motion planning, and serving as the technical lead for complex, multi-robot cells while mentoring peers. This position exists to define national-scale production automation and requires deep technical mastery in industrial robotics combined with rigorous adherence to safety standards.
What you will do
- Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications from initial concept through full production deployment.
- Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs involving motion planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance.
- Design and manage robot cell layouts, safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure.
- Implement and verify safety functions such as STO and SLS in accordance with relevant industry standards.
- Develop and execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions prior to physical implementation.
- Collaborate closely with controls engineers, mechanical designers, and production staff to ensure seamless system integration.
- Serve as the technical lead for complex, multi-robot cells and mentor engineers on programming and integration practices.
What you need
- A bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field is required.
- Candidates must have at least 8 years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment.
- Strong capability in programming and commissioning robots and cobots from FANUC and UR is essential.
- Proficiency in utilizing robot simulation software such as FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, and Visual Components is necessary.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards and the implementation of safety functions like STO, SLS, and SS1 must be demonstrated.
- Applicants must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- 10+ 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 using Allen Bradley and Siemens
- Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD, alongside TÜV FS Engineer certification
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package covering health and recovery
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this role is estimated between $146,000 and $194,000 USD, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.
Are equity grants included in the compensation package?
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of the overall total compensation package.
What are the citizenship or work authorization requirements?
Applicants must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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