Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Andurilindustries · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Posted Jul 3, 2026
Apply on company site Track it in JobSkout
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
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers …