Mechanical Engineer Co-op

About Anduril

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By applying the expertise, technology, and business model of the most innovative 21st-century 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.

What You'll Do

• Design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, and design and execute hardware test plans.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on the program.
• Ability to complete an in-person 16-24 week internship in one of our offices in winter 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate project team or laboratory experience.
• Currently enrolled in an undergrad or graduate engineering program.
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high-quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
• Prior internship experience and/or leadership on a collegiate project team or laboratory.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter and/or Solidworks.
• Experience with FEA and/or CFD analysis tools.
• Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.