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Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior robotics engineer role within Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team, focusing on design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, with leadership on multi-robot cells and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • 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, including motion 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 configure the robot for application specific software, hardware, and peripheral equipment
  • 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
  • Serve as technical lead for complex, multi-robot cells and mentor engineers on robot programming and integration

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
  • Strong capability in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
  • Proficiency in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components)
  • 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
  • Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
  • Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
  • Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:Robotics programming and commissioningRobot simulationKinematics, dynamics, motion controlSafety standards and functionsEOAT selection and integrationEtherNet/IP and ProfinetVision systems for guidance/inspectionPLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Benefits

  • US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other protections)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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