Anduril Industries
Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
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Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
About The Team
– The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team develops and implements manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting‑edge defense hardware, including surface, undersea, and sea‑to‑air vehicles, and scales these products in new manufacturing facilities.
About The Job
– As a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes. You will need extensive experience with industrial automation control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration.
What You'll Do
Design and develop PLC‑based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, robotic cells, and integrated production lines.
Write, test, and debug PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to control manufacturing processes.
Develop intuitive HMI interfaces that optimize operator efficiency and provide real‑time process visibility.
Create documentation for control systems, including electrical schematics, control narratives, and operator instructions.
Integrate manufacturing equipment with higher‑level systems, including MES, SCADA, and data collection platforms.
Implement data acquisition systems that capture process parameters for analysis and continuous improvement.
Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve reliability and performance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop control requirements for new manufacturing processes.
Support commissioning and startup of new automated equipment, including debugging and optimization.
Implement industry best practices for control system security, reliability, and maintainability.
Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and control systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience programming PLCs and developing control systems for manufacturing applications.
Demonstrated expertise with major PLC platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and associated programming software.
Experience with HMI development and implementation.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
Experience integrating various manufacturing equipment into cohesive automated systems.
Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and control system documentation.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with robotics integration and programming.
Knowledge of motion control systems and servo applications.
Experience with machine vision systems and their integration with control systems.
Background in SCADA systems and data acquisition architectures.
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IIoT implementations.
Experience with simulation tools for control system validation.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
Experience in maritime or defense manufacturing environments.
Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD (base salary only; actual offer may vary).
Healthcare Benefits Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees.
US roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS: full cost of medical insurance premiums covered.
IE: annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO plans and a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & wellness leave are available.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US roles: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS roles: superannuation plan.
Seniority & Employment Mid‑Senior level, full‑time, Engineering & Information Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
role at
Anduril Industries .
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
About The Team
– The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team develops and implements manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting‑edge defense hardware, including surface, undersea, and sea‑to‑air vehicles, and scales these products in new manufacturing facilities.
About The Job
– As a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes. You will need extensive experience with industrial automation control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration.
What You'll Do
Design and develop PLC‑based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, robotic cells, and integrated production lines.
Write, test, and debug PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to control manufacturing processes.
Develop intuitive HMI interfaces that optimize operator efficiency and provide real‑time process visibility.
Create documentation for control systems, including electrical schematics, control narratives, and operator instructions.
Integrate manufacturing equipment with higher‑level systems, including MES, SCADA, and data collection platforms.
Implement data acquisition systems that capture process parameters for analysis and continuous improvement.
Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve reliability and performance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop control requirements for new manufacturing processes.
Support commissioning and startup of new automated equipment, including debugging and optimization.
Implement industry best practices for control system security, reliability, and maintainability.
Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and control systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience programming PLCs and developing control systems for manufacturing applications.
Demonstrated expertise with major PLC platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and associated programming software.
Experience with HMI development and implementation.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
Experience integrating various manufacturing equipment into cohesive automated systems.
Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and control system documentation.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with robotics integration and programming.
Knowledge of motion control systems and servo applications.
Experience with machine vision systems and their integration with control systems.
Background in SCADA systems and data acquisition architectures.
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IIoT implementations.
Experience with simulation tools for control system validation.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
Experience in maritime or defense manufacturing environments.
Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD (base salary only; actual offer may vary).
Healthcare Benefits Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees.
US roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS: full cost of medical insurance premiums covered.
IE: annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Additional Benefits
Income protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO plans and a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & wellness leave are available.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US roles: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS roles: superannuation plan.
Seniority & Employment Mid‑Senior level, full‑time, Engineering & Information Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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