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 Senior 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
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
- Strong capability in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
- Proficiency 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
- Proficient 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.
- Basic understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ 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 (Rockwell and Siemens)
- Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
US Salary Range
$146,000—$194,000 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
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