Warhead Engineer Co-op

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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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 · Warhead Engineer Co-op

The Winter 2027 Warhead Engineer Co-op joins the engineering team to design warheads and complex ordnance systems while transitioning them from prototype to production. The role involves creating high-fidelity prototype parts for range testing, managing end-to-end arena and system testing of munitions products, and performing project planning, design of experiments, and safety protocols. Daily responsibilities include capturing test video, compiling data from ground and flight tests, analyzing results, and assembling or disassembling explosive test articles and precision targets. Candidates should possess skills in CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX, as well as experience in data acquisition, technical report preparation, and munitions testing. This role focuses on the development of advanced defense technology, specifically addressing the engineering challenges involved in creating and testing sophisticated explosives and munitions systems for military applications.

What you'll do

  • Design warheads and complex ordnance systems for transition from prototype to production.
  • Create high-fidelity prototype parts to assess effectiveness during range testing.
  • Manage end-to-end arena and system testing of munitions products.
  • Plan projects, design experiments, and manage safety protocols for munitions testing.
  • Capture test video and compile data from ground and flight tests.
  • Analyze results from collected test data.
  • Assemble and disassemble explosive test articles and precision targets.

What we're looking for

  • 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 export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Ability to complete an in-person 16 to 24-week internship in winter 2027.
  • Experience creating complex mechanical designs using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX (preferred).
  • Test experience including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination (preferred).
  • Experience preparing engineering documentation such as specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and drawings (preferred).
  • Experience with munitions testing and explosive operations or handling munitions (preferred).

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