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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for factory automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

Ashville, OH

$95K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Anduril rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril'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 DO
  • Own controls systems end-to-end as technical system owner - architecture, PLC/HMI development, commissioning, proof of rate, and sustainment handoff 
  • Deploy and maintain OT server infrastructure including, MQTT brokers, and jump hosts with disciplined backup and change-control practices 
  • Design and maintain OT networking stack for production (MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP) and diagnose protocol, timing, and VLAN segmentation issues using packet-level analysis 
  • Architect, develop, and debug PLC code on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms, producing structured, documented code suitable for high-volume manufacturing 
  • Apply defense-grade OT security practices - air-gapped design, IEC 62443/NIST 800-82 segmentation, Purdue-model layering, server hardening, and secure remote access 
  • Partner with IT, Security, FactoryOS, and Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional initiatives and represent controls team in design reviews and cybersecurity buy-offs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or related field 
  • 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment 
  • Strong in PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms 
  • Proficient 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 analysis 
  • Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity - air-gapped networks, network segmentation, server hardening, secure remote access 
  • Experience integrating with MES and QMS
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in regulated or defense manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR-controlled, CMMC, or FDA/aerospace quality systems) 
  • Experience integrating controls systems with MES and QMS platforms 
  • Experience with servo drives, VFDs, PID tuning, and functional-safety implementations
  • Experience deploying Ignition in redundant/high-availability gateway topologies 
  • Familiar with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing 

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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