Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Anduril Industries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2026 in Sydney, Australia. This paid, in-person internship lasts 12 weeks.

You'll design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production, using first principles physics to guide decisions. Travel to test sites and vendors is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Rising senior and returning to school after internship.
• Collegiate project team or laboratory experience.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition projects into production.
• Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
• Apply first principles physics to decision making.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Job description

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 Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2026! 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 their internship and returning to school at the end of their internship to continue their 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance

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.

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.