Mechanical Engineer Co-op

Anduril Industries

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Quincy, MA
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3 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer Co-op

The Winter 2027 Mechanical Engineer Co-op joins the engineering team to design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. This role involves conducting design reviews, performing analysis, visiting vendors, and executing hardware test plans while applying first principles physics to every decision. The candidate will work within a defense technology context involving advanced systems like autonomous capabilities, sensor fusion, and networking. Required skills include proficiency in CAD for high-quality engineering drawings, hands-on fabrication experience, and the ability to integrate electrical components such as motors, controllers, and sensors into designs. Preferred technical competencies include experience with NX, Teamcenter, Solidworks, FEA, and CFD analysis tools, alongside practical knowledge of machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing to solve complex hardware engineering challenges in a defense-oriented environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and build hardware prototypes for defense technologies.
  • Analyze technical failures and transition successful projects into production.
  • Present design reviews and conduct engineering analyses.
  • Visit vendors and travel to various test sites as needed.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans.
  • Apply first principles physics to guide all engineering decisions.
  • Integrate electrical components like motors, controllers, and sensors into designs.

What we're looking for

  • 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 for at least one quarter or semester.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled information and facility access requirements.
  • Ability to complete an in-person 16-24 week internship in winter 2027.
  • Collegiate project team or laboratory experience (preferred).
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program (preferred).
  • CAD skills and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings meeting industry standards (preferred).
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills, including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing (preferred).

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