Mechanical Engineering Intern — Prototyping & Testing

Anduril Industries; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a motivated intern in mechanical engineering to design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. You will present design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans while applying first principles physics to decisions.

The internship runs 16–24 weeks in one of our offices during winter 2027. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant degree, returning to school afterward, and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any 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 U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
• Ability to complete an in-person 16-24 -week internship in one of our offices in winter 2027.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Prototype design

First principles

Mechanical engineering basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Return-to-school requirement

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

SolidWorks

CAD software

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a motivated intern in mechanical engineering to design and build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. You will present design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and implement hardware test plans while applying first principles physics to decisions.

The internship runs 16–24 weeks in one of our offices during winter 2027. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant degree, returning to school afterward, and be a U.S.