- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Salary
- $166,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Job description
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.
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…
Job 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
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
- 12+ 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
- 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