Anduril Industries
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Overview
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op role at Anduril Industries. This is a paid, in-person opportunity based out of Costa Mesa, CA and Santa Ana, CA for Summer 2026. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manufacturing Team rapidly iterates and builds cutting-edge defense hardware, covering the manufacturing value chain from design for manufacturability to tooling, process creation and optimization, vendor engagement, quality planning, and documentation for the hardware owned by the Manufacturing Engineer. Responsibilities
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 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 to continue 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 PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with SMT processes Personal experience manufacturing hardware via machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc. including projects Software scripting experience in any language Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution systems, and ERP/MRP systems Benefits
Salary and benefits details are provided during the hiring process; equity grants are included in many full-time offers as part of total compensation Platinum healthcare benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision); private medical insurance in other regions as applicable Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance; option to purchase additional life insurance Extremely generous holiday and PTO plans Caregiver & Wellness leave, family planning and parenting support Mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching Professional development stipend Daily meals or provisioned meals in many offices Company-funded commuter benefits; relocation assistance based on role eligibility 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics as required by law. We encourage applicants from recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op role at Anduril Industries. This is a paid, in-person opportunity based out of Costa Mesa, CA and Santa Ana, CA for Summer 2026. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manufacturing Team rapidly iterates and builds cutting-edge defense hardware, covering the manufacturing value chain from design for manufacturability to tooling, process creation and optimization, vendor engagement, quality planning, and documentation for the hardware owned by the Manufacturing Engineer. Responsibilities
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 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 to continue 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 PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with SMT processes Personal experience manufacturing hardware via machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc. including projects Software scripting experience in any language Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution systems, and ERP/MRP systems Benefits
Salary and benefits details are provided during the hiring process; equity grants are included in many full-time offers as part of total compensation Platinum healthcare benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision); private medical insurance in other regions as applicable Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance; option to purchase additional life insurance Extremely generous holiday and PTO plans Caregiver & Wellness leave, family planning and parenting support Mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching Professional development stipend Daily meals or provisioned meals in many offices Company-funded commuter benefits; relocation assistance based on role eligibility 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics as required by law. We encourage applicants from recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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