Staff 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 Staff 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
• Define the robotics technology roadmap and internal standards across the organization
• Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and mentor and develop the robotics team

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
• Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ 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)
• Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and well-being.