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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Senior Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
  • Strong PLC programming skills on both Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
  • Proficiency with electrical design CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
  • Proficiency in Ignition SCADA development.
  • Proficiency in servo-drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, and related controls.
  • Knowledge of IT/OT systems and their delineation.
  • Experience integrating with MES and QMS.
  • Willingness to work off-shift or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, and manage manufacturing control systems, including initial factory ideation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and handoff to sustainment teams.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC logic, emphasizing object-oriented programs that are organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
  • Generate and enforce internal standards for control-system architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
  • Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures to ensure rapid resolution and long-term reliability.
  • Design functional HMI/SCADA screens in line with internal branding standards using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • UL 508A MTR certification.
  • Ignition Gold Certification.
  • TÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification for machinery.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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