About the job
Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing military capabilities for the U.S. and its allies through state-of-the-art technology. By integrating the expertise, innovation, and business models of the most forward-thinking companies into the defense sector, Anduril is reshaping the landscape of military systems design, production, and sales. Our family of systems operates on Lattice OS, an AI-driven platform that transforms vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control hub. As we navigate a new era of strategic competition, Anduril is devoted to delivering advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies to military applications within months rather than years.
Our Production team is on the lookout for enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineering Interns to join us for the Summer 2026. This is a paid, in-person internship lasting 12 weeks, based in Columbus, OH.
The Manufacturing Team is tasked with the rapid iteration and production of cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, mobile ground systems, and aerial vehicles. This role encompasses all aspects of the manufacturing value chain, such as Design for Manufacturability, tool design and selection, process development and optimization, vendor engagement, quality planning, and thorough documentation related to the hardware managed by the Manufacturing Engineer.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:- Conducting independent trade studies, designs, and generating solutions for approval
- Managing hardware procurement necessary for executing solutions
- Testing, verifying, and demonstrating the effectiveness of your proposed solutions
- Overseeing a segment of the manufacturing value chain for specific products
- Collaborating hands-on with technicians and fellow engineers to build prototype hardware
- Creating innovative tooling solutions for the fabrication and assembly of Anduril products
- Developing process flows, dissecting complex assemblies into manageable components, and establishing their production lines.
- Drafting essential documentation for the successful mass production of hardware, including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
- Contributing to mechanical or electrical design aspects for end-customer hardware, including interconnects, board fabrication, and inspection.

