Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></p> <p>Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Staff Automation 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.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own automation projects from cradle to grave — concept, scoping, design, build, commissioning, and production handover — managing every aspect of the project throughout its life</li> <li>Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety</li> <li>Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation</li> <li>Own the design and integration of automation cells including robot / cobot applications, material movement, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection</li> <li>Integrate control systems across the cell, including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, robotics, and safety systems</li> <li>Work with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing Anduril factories</li> <li>Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems / components</li> <li>Enforce and contribute to Anduril’s internal processes & standards, including requirements definition, vendor solicitation, commissioning sequences, and safety buyoffs</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives</li> <li>Define the automation technology roadmap and internal standards across Anduril factories</li> <li>Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent automation programs and mentor and develop engineers across the team</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar</li> <li>12+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment</li> <li>Proficient CAD modeling in NX or AutoCAD</li> <li>Proficient in robot / cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety</li> <li>Experience with at least one major material movement system (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR, etc.)</li> <li>Experience integrating various control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, safety scanners, etc.</li> <li>Track record of owning multiple complex, large-scope automation programs end to end</li> <li>Broad depth across controls, robotics, machine vision, and safety systems</li> <li>Experience defining automation standards an