Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ 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 (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD.
• TÜV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery).

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and support programs.