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Controls Engineer 2nd shift, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitemid-level$132k–$175k
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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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