Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
- Salary
- $146,000 - $194,000
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 10 September 2026.
About the role
Anduril Industries's standard text
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, document and manage controls systems for manufacturing – this includes initial factory ideation, commissioning, FAT/SAT and hand-off to sustainment teams
- Architect, write, and debug PLC logic with an emphasis on object oriented programs that are 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 manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
- Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens, that are in line with Anduril internal branding standards using Ignition by Inductive Automation
- Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Must be willing to work off shift or irregular hours
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- Must be US security clearance eligible
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience
- 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
- Strong in PLC programming on both Allen Bradley & Siemens platforms
- Knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79 and UL508A
- Proficient with electrical design CAD software (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan)
- Proficient in Ignition SCADA development
- Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc
- Knowledge of IT/OT systems and delineation
- Experience integrating with MES and QMS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- UL508A MTR Certification
- Ignition Gold Certification
- 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:
Anduril Industries's standard text
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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What this role asks for
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AutoCAD · PLC
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Computer Vision
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The team: Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
This role is one of 39 open in Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Computer Vision (39 of 39), PLC (27 of 39), AutoCAD (19 of 39), MQTT (7 of 39), SolidWorks (6 of 39), Python (5 of 39), AWS (4 of 39)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Staff Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Staff SCADA Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Staff Electrical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Staff Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Senior Equipment Safety Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Senior Electrical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Senior Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Safety Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Manager, Controls Engineering, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Controls SCADA Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Controls Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems posted Sep 10
- Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Controls Engineer 2nd shift, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
- Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation posted Sep 10
From the team and dates on Anduril Industries's own job board.
Posting history
Reposted 2 times since 7 March 2026: a posting for this role in Costa Mesa, California, United States was taken down and the role was posted again.
- 10 September 2026 – open (this posting)
- 10 September 2026 – open
- 13 July 2026 – closed 13 September 2026
- 14 June 2026 – closed 12 September 2026
- 14 June 2026 – closed 3 July 2026
- 14 June 2026 – closed 3 July 2026
- 7 March 2026 – closed 12 September 2026
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