# Automation Engineer, General at Anduril

- Company: Anduril
- What the company does: Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.anduril.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5239028007?gh_jid=5239028007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-automation-engineer-general/

## About the role

At Anduril, our Automation Engineers are the builders of modern defense manufacturing, transforming complex hardware designs—including autonomous air, ground, maritime, and sensor systems—into high-rate automated production realities. You will step into a fast-paced environment where you will design, program, commission, and scale greenfield automated workcells, robotics, and advanced controls platforms across our multi-site manufacturing footprint.

## What they're looking for

- Core Technical Competencies: Demonstrated practical experience or technical foundation in one or more of the following areas:
- Controls & Automation: Experience programming and commissioning PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems (e.g., Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley)
- Robotics & Motion Control: Hands-on exposure to industrial or collaborative robotic platforms (e.g., Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, UR), robot path planning, kinematic modeling, or multi-axis gantry systems
- Software & Tooling: Proficiency in software development using Python, C++, C#, or ROS/ROS 2, alongside CAD/modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, EPLAN)
- Electrical & Safety Systems: Understanding of industrial fieldbuses, sensor systems, motor sizing, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and machinery safety protocols
- Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong hands-on troubleshooting abilities, proactive initiative, and the capability to thrive in rapid-iteration, ambiguous, and hardware-intensive environments

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