Log In

Don't have an account? Sign up now!

Lost Password?

Sign Up

Password will be generated and sent to your email address.

Hardware & Manufacturing

Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation Internship

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Machine Vision 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

  • System Development: Assist in the design and implementation of machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
  • Hardware Setup: Help select, test, validate, and maintain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
  • Deployment & Support: Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of vision systems on production lines under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inspection systems and receive technical mentorship from senior engineering staff.
  • Troubleshooting: Help investigate and resolve vision system errors and process failures using root-cause analysis methods.
  • Training Assistance: Assist in training production staff on daily operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
  • Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
  • Vision Platforms: Exposure to or basic familiarity with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
  • Programming: Foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
  • Optics Basics: Basic understanding of camera selection, lens optics, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration.
  • Automation Exposure: Basic knowledge of how vision systems interface with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Libraries & Frameworks: Academic or internship experience with core vision software like OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Software Practices: Familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git version control.
  • 3D Vision: Exposure to 3D imaging techniques like structured light or stereo vision.
  • Smart Manufacturing: Familiarity with factory automation software or IIoT protocols.
  • Security Clearance: Possession of an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range
$115,000—$171,000 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: 

 

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

 

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/. 

 

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Job Overview

  • Date Posted: Posted 3 days ago
  • Location: Costa Mesa, CA
  • Job Title: Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation
  • Salary:$115,000 - $171,000
  • Level:Mid level
Apply for job

Apply For This Job

This role is hosted on Anduril Industries's own careers site. You will complete your application there.

Apply on company site