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.
The Production Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories.
ABOUT THE JOBAnduril’s Production Automation team is seeking a Senior Production Automation Engineer to join our team. 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- Lead machine safety efforts for manufacturing equipment across multiple Anduril production lines
- Be the safety expert during design, commissioning, and validation of automated / semi-automated production equipment
- Determine the relevant safety standards, conduct hazard analysis / risk assessments, and perform safety buyoff for equipment including conveyance, robotics, process equipment, and lifting systems
- Architect safety systems including E-Stops, scanners, light curtains, door interlocks, and other relevant hardware
- Investigate and provide corrective actions for equipment safety failures or workplace injuries
- Ensure regulatory compliance for production equipment
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
- 8+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
- Must have completed one of the following certifications: Functional Safety [TUV Rheinland] for Machinery Engineer, Functional Safety Engineer [TUV SUD], or Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) [TUV NORD]
- Deep knowledge in selection, integration, and validation of safety hardware
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- 10+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
- Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
- Familiar with CAD packages including NX, Solidworks, or AutoCAD
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees
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, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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Anduril Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anduril and has not been reviewed or approved by Anduril.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as top-tier, with many roles citing employer-covered medical/dental/vision premiums and 24/7 mental-health resources. Company-paid life insurance and long-term illness/disability coverage add to the protection benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies commonly cite 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all caregivers, alongside fertility, adoption, and related family-planning support. Flexible or unlimited PTO is also referenced, complementing leave benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a standard part of offers and can materially lift total compensation, especially in senior or technical roles. This helps overall pay feel competitive even when base salary appears modest.
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