Senior Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Senior Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, California, United States

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.

Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Machine Vision 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.

• Develop and implement machine vision for automation systems, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring
• Specify, procure, validate, and sustain vision system components including cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, and software
• Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of vision systems in production environments across multiple product lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate high-precision inspection systems into production lines and automation systems
• Lead efforts into RCCA on vision systems and process failures
• Train production staff on the operation and maintenance of vision systems

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 4+ years of experience in developing and maintaining vision systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing vision system platforms (Cognex, Keyence, iRVision, Halcon) and programming languages (Python, C++, OpenCV)
• Strong understanding of image processing algorithms, optics, and lighting principles
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems including PLC / robot integration
• Familiarity with advanced defect detection techniques, AI-based vision systems, and SPC methodologies

• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

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:

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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