Winter 2027 Systems Engineer Co-op

Engg; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a co-op student in systems or related engineering fields to own one or more scoped projects end to end with mentor support.

You will participate in trade studies, requirements decomposition, design reviews, test planning, cross-disciplinary integration, and technical briefings as part of a structured program. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning across multiple engineering disciplines and real-world program deliverables.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the co-op 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 co-op in one of our offices in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Trade study support - Perform a system-level trade study balancing risk, cost, and performance for a defined design decision.
• Requirements decomposition exercise - Take a defined complex system requirement and decompose it into executable sub-requirements, under mentor guidance.
• Design review support - Prepare supporting technical materials for an upcoming design review (SRR, PDR, or CDR) for a defined subsystem.
• Test planning support - Support the development of qualification or acceptance test requirements and pass/fail criteria for a defined component, including coordination with a vendor or subsystem owner.
• Cross-disciplinary integration project - Work with engineers across two or more disciplines (e.g., mechanical and software) to support integration of a defined subsystem.
• Technical briefing development - Support the development of a technical briefing or status update communicating program progress to internal stakeholders.

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will own one or more scoped projects end to end, with mentor support, over the engagement.

• Trade study support - Perform a system-level trade study balancing risk, cost, and performance for a defined design decision. Deliverable: trade study writeup and recommendation reviewed by the engineering team.
• Requirements decomposition exercise - Take a defined complex system requirement and decompose it into executable sub-requirements, under mentor guidance. Deliverable: requirements decomposition document validated against an existing design.
• Design review support - Prepare supporting technical materials for an upcoming design review (SRR, PDR, or CDR) for a defined subsystem. Deliverable: review package contribution and follow-up action summary.
• Test planning support - Support the development of qualification or acceptance test requirements and pass/fail criteria for a defined component, including coordination with a vendor or subsystem owner. Deliverable: test plan contribution and results summary.
• Cross-disciplinary integration project - Work with engineers across two or more disciplines (e.g., mechanical and software) to support integration of a defined subsystem. Deliverable: integrated subsystem passing checkout, plus a summary of cross-team tradeoffs.
• Technical briefing development - Support the development of a technical briefing or status update communicating program progress to internal stakeholders. Deliverable: reviewed briefing materials used in an actual program review.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the co-op 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 co-op in one of our offices in 2027.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Collegiate project team, laboratory, or prior internship experience involving hardware or software systems development.
• Coursework or project exposure to qualification/acceptance testing standards or methodologies.
• Familiarity with U.S. government contract structures or programs (through coursework, research, or prior exposure).
• Genuine interest in defense systems and complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs.
• Coursework or project exposure to complex systems development, including tradeoffs between performance, schedule, and other competing objectives.
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and findings.
• Strong technical fundamentals across at least one core engineering discipline, with genuine interest in how systems integrate across disciplines.

US Hourly Range $40 - $55 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 .