2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern

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.

We are seeking Mechanical Engineer Interns for  Summer 2027! This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship.  

 
WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.  

• Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & 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 any 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 program.  

• Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 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.  

US Salary Range

$30—$45 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

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