Winter 2027 Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

Anduril; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op in Kentucky to support aerospace structure design and production using carbon fiber composites. You will work with engineers and technicians on solutions from concept through testing, with exposure to fabrication processes.

Eligible students must pursue ME or AE degrees, be returning to school after the internship, and be able to commit to a 16–24 week in-person summer program in 2027. U.S. person status may be required.

Qualifications

• 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 U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

Responsibilities

• Receive problem statements, guidelines, requirements, and reporting milestones.
• Independently perform trade studies, designs, and generate solutions for approval.
• Execute the procurement of hardware as necessary to implement solutions.
• Test, verify, and demonstrate the effectiveness of your solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Scripting

Hands-on fabrication

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems

ERP/MRP systems

SMT processes

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Co‑op, you will work on projects supporting teams designing and building aerospace structures using carbon fiber composite material systems. As an intern you will have direct exposure to engineers designing and analyzing composite structures in aerospace programs, and to technicians manufacturing those structures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Receive problem statements guidelines, requirements, and reporting milestones

• Independently perform trade studies, designs, and generate solutions for approval

• Execute the procurement of hardware as necessary to implement solutions

• Test, verify, and demonstrate the effectiveness of your solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 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 summer 2027.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience leading project and working with data collection, analysis, and driving improvements.

• Hands‑on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems

• A genuine interest in manufacturing and desire to learn.

• Coursework, internships, or school‑related experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing related.

• Exposure to PCBA fabrication, including coursework or project work with SMT processes.

• Hands‑on experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.), including work on personal or extracurricular projects.

• Software scripting experience in any language.

• Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution Systems, or ERP/MRP systems.

US Hourly Range

$32 — $45 USD

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.

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