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Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Job in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, USA
Listing for: Anduril
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 129000 - 171000 USD Yearly USD 129000.00 171000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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 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 Factory

    OS 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
  • 2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
  • Strong in PLC programming on either Rockwell or Siemens platforms
  • Proficient knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
  • Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
  • Proficient in Ignition SCADA development
  • Experience integrating with MES and QMS
  • Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc
  • Familiar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD
Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

  • US Roles:
    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles:
    We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles:
    We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

  • Income Protection:
    Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off:
    Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support:
    Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers,…
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