Senior Automation Engineer, Altius

Anduril Industries
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesPosted 7 April 2026

Job Description

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 THIS JOB Anduril’s Altius Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team. The Altius Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for producing all Altius UAV variants at our factory in Atlanta, GA. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Altius production lines. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety Work with product-specific design manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation Own the design and integration of automation cells including robot / cobot applications, conveyance, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection Work with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing Anduril factories Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems / components Enforce and contribute to Anduril’s internal processes standards, including requirements definition, vendor solicitation, commissioning sequences, and safety buyoffs 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, or similar 6+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment Proficient CAD modeling in NX, Solidworks or AutoCAD Experience with at least one major conveyance system (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, etc) Proficient in robot / cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety Experience integrating various control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, safety scanners, etc Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 9+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment Strong 3D CAD in NX Experience with multiple conveyance systems (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, etc) Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc) Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing Experience integrating with MES and QMS US Salary Range $126,000 $167,000 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: 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 insura ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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