Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing AutomationCosta Mesa, California, United StatesAnduril 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 TeamAnduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Automation 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 DoOwn controls systems end-to-end as technical system owner — architecture, PLC/HMI development, commissioning, proof of rate, and sustainment handoffDeploy and maintain OT server infrastructure including, MQTT brokers, and jump hosts with disciplined backup and change-control practicesDesign and maintain OT networking stack for production (MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP) and diagnose protocol, timing, and VLAN segmentation issues using packet-level analysisArchitect, develop, and debug PLC code on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms, producing structured, documented code suitable for high-volume manufacturingApply defense-grade OT security practices — air-gapped design, IEC 62443/NIST 800-82 segmentation, Purdue-model layering, server hardening, and secure remote accessPartner with IT, Security, FactoryOS, and Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional initiatives and represent controls team in design reviews and cybersecurity buy-offsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or related field6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environmentStrong in PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platformsProficient in OPC UA, MQTT Engine/Distributor/Transmission)Proficient across the OT stack — MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switching/routing — with fluency in packet-level analysisWorking knowledge of OT cybersecurity — air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, secure remote accessExperience integrating with MES and QMSMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience in regulated or defense manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR-controlled, CMMC, or FDA/aerospace quality systems)Experience integrating controls systems with MES and QMS platformsExperience with servo drives, VFDs, PID tuning, and functional-safety implementationsExperience deploying Ignition in redundant/high-availability gateway topologiesFamiliar with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routingUS Salary Range$146,000 - $194,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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