Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
About this role
Engineers who thrive on scaling physical hardware and shaping national-level production infrastructure will find a natural home in this position. Anduril Industries operates at the intersection of defense technology and advanced manufacturing, building systems powered by Lattice OS to transform military capabilities.
Within the Manufacturing Automation group, the incoming engineer will design, integrate, and deploy automated systems across company factories. Responsibilities include selecting industrial robots, creating robot cell layouts, programming motion planning and safety functions, and providing technical leadership to mentor the broader robotics team.
The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on expertise in manufacturing automation, deep knowledge of industrial safety standards, and a proven ability to guide complex robotics projects from initial concept through full production deployment.
What you will 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 encompassing motion planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance.
- Design and manage robot cell layouts including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure.
- Implement and verify safety functions such as STO and SLS in accordance with relevant industrial safety standards.
- Develop and execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions before physical implementation.
- Establish and enforce internal standards for robotic system design, programming, safety, and integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners like controls engineers, mechanical designers, and production staff to ensure seamless integration.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple programs while mentoring and developing the internal robotics team.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrate at least 12 years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment.
- Possess expert proficiency in programming and commissioning robots and cobots from FANUC and UR.
- Utilize robot simulation software effectively, including FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, or Visual Components.
- Apply strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path planning techniques.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards such as ISO 10218 and RIA R15.06 alongside safety functions like STO, SLS, and SS1.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- 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 using Allen Bradley and Siemens
- TÜV FS Engineer certification for Functional Safety of Machinery
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Support for health, recovery, and future well-being
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The estimated base salary range for this role is $166,000 to $220,000 USD. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations.
What tools and technologies are used on the job?
The tech stack includes FANUC and UR robots, ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, plus NX and AutoCAD.
Are equity grants provided?
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and form part of the total compensation package.
What are the citizenship requirements for applicants?
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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