About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op, you will support teams designing and building aerospace structures using carbon fiber composite material systems. You will work directly with engineers who analyze these structures and the technicians who manufacture them.
What you'll do#
- Receive problem statements, requirements, and reporting milestones.
- Perform trade studies and designs independently, then generate solutions for approval.
- Procure hardware as needed to implement your solutions.
- Test, verify, and demonstrate that your solutions work as intended.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- You will return to school after the internship to continue your studies for at least one term.
- You are a U.S. Person, which is required for access to export-controlled information. You may need to be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
- You can complete a 16-24 week in-person internship during the fall of 2027.
- We look for previous experience leading projects, collecting data, and driving improvements.
- Hands-on experience with R/C or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or similar control systems is helpful.
- We value experience physically manufacturing hardware, such as machining, soldering, or assembly, including work on personal or extracurricular projects.
- Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution Systems, or ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
- Exposure to PCBA fabrication and SMT processes is a plus.
- Proficiency with software scripting in any language is useful.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site role.
- You may work in Ashville, Ohio; Quincy, Massachusetts; or Santa Ana, California.
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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