Anduril is seeking Manufacturing Optimization Engineer Interns for Summer 2027. This paid, in-person internship offers hands-on experience in aerospace structures using advanced materials.
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.
What You’ll Do
- Receive problem statements guidelines, requirements, and reporting milestones
- Independently perform trade studies, designs, and generate solutions for approval
- Execute the procurement of hardware as necessary to implement solutions
- Test, verify, and demonstrate the effectiveness of your solutions
Required Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, 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 program.
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience leading project and working with data collection, analysis, and driving improvements.
- Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems.
- Software scripting experience in any language.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.