Manufacturing Engineer Intern — AI-Driven Defense Hardware

Anduril Industries; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

In-person internship

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an engineering internship in mechanical/aerospace disciplines. You will receive problem statements, conduct trade studies, design solutions, and procure hardware to implement them.

You will test and demonstrate effectiveness while collaborating to deliver results in a summer program. The role requires ongoing studies in ME/AE, in-person commitment for 16–24 weeks in 2027, and eligibility for access to export-controlled information.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Will return to school after internship for at least one quarter/semester.
• U.S. Person with eligibility for access to export-controlled information; security clearance may be required.
• Capable of a 16–24 week in-person internship in Summer 2027 at one of our offices.

Responsibilities

• Receive problem statements, requirements, and milestones.
• Independently perform trade studies, designs, and generate solutions.
• Execute procurement of hardware to implement solutions.
• Test, verify, and demonstrate the effectiveness of solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Autonomous flight experience

Manufacturing interest

Scripting

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MES/ERP systems

PCBA SMT exposure

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an engineering internship in mechanical/aerospace disciplines. You will receive problem statements, conduct trade studies, design solutions, and procure hardware to implement them.

You will test and demonstrate effectiveness while collaborating to deliver results in a summer program. The role requires ongoing studies in ME/AE, in-person commitment for 16–24 weeks in 2027, and eligibility for access to export-controlled information.