About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op, you will work on projects supporting teams that design and build aerospace structures using carbon fiber composite material systems. You will have direct exposure to engineers analyzing composite structures and technicians manufacturing those parts.
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.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Ability to complete an in-person 16-24 week internship in summer 2027.
- 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 the program.
- Previous experience leading projects, collecting data, analyzing results, and driving improvements.
- Hands-on experience with R/C or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or related control systems.
- Experience physically manufacturing hardware, such as machining, fabrication, soldering, or assembly.
- Exposure to PCBA fabrication, including SMT processes.
- Software scripting experience in any language.
- Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution Systems, or ERP/MRP systems.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing and a desire to learn.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
- Available terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Locations: Lexington, Massachusetts and Quincy, Massachusetts.
About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company develops technology for national security, defense, and artificial intelligence applications. It maintains a presence in multiple locations including Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney. The organization employs over 8,000 people.
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