JobPosting
title: Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
description: Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking an Automation 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: Own controls systems end-to-end as technical system owner , architecture, PLC/HMI development, commissioning, proof of rate, and sustainment handoff Deploy and maintain OT server infrastructure including MQTT brokers, and jump hosts with disciplined backup and change-control practices Design and maintain OT networking stack for production (MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP) and diagnose protocol, timing, and VLAN segmentation issues using packet-level analysis Architect, develop, and debug PLC code on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms, producing structured, documented code suitable for high-volume manufacturing Apply defense-grade OT security practices , air-gapped design, IEC 62443/NIST 800-82 segmentation, Purdue-model layering, server hardening, and secure remote access Partner with IT, Security, FactoryOS, and Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional initiatives and represent controls team in design reviews and cybersecurity buy-offs Rj45 wiring, configure switches, automating system backups, IT and OT FWs configs, AWS EC2s Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or related field 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment Strong in PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms Proficient in OPC UA, MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission) Proficient across the OT stack , MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switching/routing , with fluency in packet-level analysis Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity , air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, secure remote access Experience integrating with MES and QMS Must be a U.S. Person d…
date posted: 2026-08-01T22:01:48.523Z
valid through: 2026-09-30T22:01:48.523Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Manufacturing
industry: Manufacturing
skills: PLC programming
skills: OT security
skills: MQTT
skills: OPC UA
skills: TCP/IP
skills: industrial Ethernet
skills: VLANs
skills: switching/routing
skills: packet-level analysis
skills: MES
skills: QMS
skills: servo drives
skills: VFDs
skills: PID tuning
skills: functional-safety implementations
skills: Ignition
skills: control panel layout
skills: electrical component selection
skills: cable routing
hiring organization: Anduril
job location: Place
  address: PostalAddress
    address locality: Costa Mesa
    address region: California
    address country: US
employment type: FULL_TIME
base salary: MonetaryAmount
  currency: USD
  value: QuantitativeValue
    min value: 129000
    max value: 171000
    unit text: YEAR