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. While this exact role may not be open today, we are always looking ahead and want to connect with talented people like you for future opportunities. We will begin reviewing applications in August 2026 for positions starting in 2027 . We highly encourage you to apply early to get a head start! By submitting your application today, you'll be on our radar, and an Anduril recruiter will reach out to you directly as soon as a matching role opens up. 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 Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field. Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship and returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter/semester. 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. U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 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