Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Feb 2, 2026

Full-time
Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Controls 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, develop, and manage controls systems for manufacturing – this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to sustainment teams
Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
Generate and enforce internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs
Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
Strong in PLC programming on both Rockwell & Siemens platforms
Proficient in Ignition SCADA development
Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc
Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols
Experience integrating with MES and QMS
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
Familiar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD
TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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