Prototype-Focused Mechanical Engineer Co-op (Winter 2027)

Frontdoor Defense; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Quincy, Massachusetts, invites applications for its Winter 2027 Mechanical Engineer Co-op. You will design and prototype a defense-grade mechanical system ready for production, leveraging first-principles physics to guide decisions.

You will build prototypes, analyze failures, present reviews, and work with vendors to test and refine hardware while traveling to sites as needed; returning to school after the internship is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Must be returning to school after internship to continue studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• U.S. Person due to export-controlled information; U.S. clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Prototype design

First principles thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Must be returning to school after internship to continue studies for at least one quarter/semester

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

SolidWorks

Job description

Anduril Industries in Quincy, Massachusetts, invites applications for its Winter 2027 Mechanical Engineer Co-op. You will design and prototype a defense-grade mechanical system ready for production, leveraging first-principles physics to guide decisions.

You will build prototypes, analyze failures, present reviews, and work with vendors to test and refine hardware while traveling to sites as needed; returning to school after the internship is required.