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.

Anduril’s Production team is seeking Manufacturing Engineer Co-Ops to join our team in Summer 2026. This is a paid, in-person, opportunities based out of Costa Mesa, CA and Santa Ana, CA.

The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

WHAT YOU MIGHT DO

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
Own a portion of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of Anduril Products
Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into sub-parts and processes and building out their production lines.
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a Bachelors in engineering, math, or a hard science
Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship and returning to school at the end of the internship to continue your academic studies for at least one quarter/semester.
A genuine interest in manufacturing and desire to learn
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access Controlled Unclassified Information.
Ability to complete an in-person Co-Op in Costa Mesa, CA and Santa Ana, CA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Internships or school related experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing related
PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
Personal 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, and ERP/MRP systems

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:

Healthcare Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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