Senior Automation Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
100 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Automation Engineer, Intelligence Systems

As a Senior Automation Engineer, Intelligence Systems, you will join the team to design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems aimed at improving production throughput, quality, and operator safety. You will own the integration of automation cells including robot and cobot applications, conveyance systems, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection. Your daily work involves collaborating with product-specific teams to scope automation levels, generating 2D and 3D CAD files in NX, Solidworks, or AutoCAD, and troubleshooting equipment to reduce downtime. Key technical requirements include experience with path planning, EOAT design, PLCs, HMIs, and various conveyance systems like AGV/AMR or overhead carriers. You will solve manufacturing challenges by integrating control components and potentially interfacing with MES and QMS platforms while ensuring all designs meet internal safety standards and production requirements for defense technology products.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput and safety.
  • Scope the appropriate levels of automation in collaboration with product design and manufacturing teams.
  • Own the design and integration of robot/cobot applications, conveyance systems, and bespoke electromechanical components.
  • Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their specific components.
  • Layout production lines within new and existing factory facilities.
  • Enforce internal standards for requirements definition, vendor solicitation, and commissioning sequences.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
  • 6+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling using NX, Solidworks, or AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in robot/cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety.
  • Experience with at least one major conveyance system such as fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, or overhead carrier.
  • Experience integrating control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, and safety scanners.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.

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