Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
About The Team
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.
What You'll Do
- Select, design, and integrate industrial robots / cobots for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
- Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, path 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 integrate robot dresspacks
- 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
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
- Expert in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
- Significant experience in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., RoboDK, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Delmia)
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path planning techniques
- 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
- Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens)
- Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
- Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
- Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
- Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
Preferred Qualifications
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
- Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch
- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
Pay
US Salary Range $166,000—$220,000 USD
Benefits
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
- Highly competitive equity grants