Senior Equipment Safety Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is
seeking a Senior Equipment Safety 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 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 Must
be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled
information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 US Salary Range $146,000 - $194,000 USD 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. The recruiter
assigned to this role can share more information about the specific
compensation and benefit details associated with this role during
the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent
acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To
ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with
confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No
Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand
personal financial details (such as banking information, credit
card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our
hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for
candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from
Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it
will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If
contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email
will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious
activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out
to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited
Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious,
contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not
engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com
before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any
questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril,
please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your
proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal
information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our
recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data
privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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