Controls Engineer 2nd shift, Manufacturing Automation
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitemid-level$132k–$175k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build controls systems that run the manufacturing floor for defense tech.
- Contribute to autonomy and AI-powered systems for military capabilities.
- Partner cross-functionally while growing into deeper system ownership.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on controls engineer with manufacturing experience who enjoys commissioning, troubleshooting, and growing system ownership. Collaborative, security-conscious, and motivated by defense tech impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Information Technology, or related field
- 4+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment
- Solid PLC programming skills on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
- Proficiency in Ignition SCADA development, including gateway modules and MQTT/OPC UA
- Working proficiency across OT stack including TCP/IP, VLANs, switching and routing
- Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity including segmentation and server hardening
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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