Staff Controls Engineer

@ Anduril Industries

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities using advanced technology. Their systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, turning thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

About the Team

The Core Automation team at Anduril is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will help define production automation on a national scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and manage control systems from ideation to hand-off.
• Architect, write, and debug organized and maintainable PLC code.
• Generate and enforce internal standards for systems architectures and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Expert in PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text) across multiple platforms.
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Experience integrating with MES and QMS systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in controls and automation.
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing.
• Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD.
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery).

Compensation & Benefits

The US salary range for this role is estimated between $170,000 and $240,000, with highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, generous PTO, caregiver leave, family planning support, mental health resources, professional development stipend, daily meals, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Key skills/competency

• PLC Programming
• Automation
• Control Systems
• Servo Drives
• VFD Configuration
• Root Cause Analysis
• MES Integration
• Engineering
• CAD
• Regulatory Compliance