JobPosting
title: Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
description: Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior 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. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale. 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 6+ 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 ,…
date posted: 2026-08-01T22:06:42.857Z
valid through: 2026-09-30T22:06:42.857Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Manufacturing
industry: Manufacturing
skills: PLC programming
skills: OPC UA
skills: MQTT
skills: TCP/IP
skills: industrial Ethernet
skills: VLANs
skills: switching/routing
skills: packet-level analysis
skills: OT cybersecurity
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: Ashville
    address region: Ohio
    address country: US
employment type: FULL_TIME
base salary: MonetaryAmount
  currency: USD
  value: QuantitativeValue
    min value: 126000
    max value: 167000
    unit text: YEAR