2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern
Join Anduril Industries as a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Sydney for a hands-on summer internship focused on design and prototyping.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Engineering Intern at Anduril Industries will engage in designing and building prototypes, analyzing failures, and transitioning successful projects into production. Key skills include proficiency in CAD software, hands-on fabrication experience, and a solid understanding of engineering principles, particularly in mechanics and materials. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, especially those with prior project or internship experience. Anduril's focus on cutting-edge defense technology offers a unique opportunity for interns to contribute to innovative military solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 8 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Anduril Industries's career page.
- Anduril Industries has 4 other open roles including 2026 Junior Analyst, Threat Intelligence, 2026 Financial Analyst I, AD&S, 2026 Robotics Engineer Intern.
- 395 active Mechanical Engineering roles on Joblaze right now.
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- Typical Mechanical Engineering salary we track runs $100,000–$150,250 (median $131,500, across 156 roles).
Quick facts
- Is the 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Where is the role based?
- Anduril Industries is hiring for this position in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, CFD, FEA, Mechanical Engineering, NX, Solidworks.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Anduril Industries targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern role at Anduril Industries.
From the original posting
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.
We are seeking Mechanical Engineer Interns for Summer 2026! This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design & build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
- Present design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, design & execute hardware test plans.
- Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.
- Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any 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 obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in our Sydney office in summer 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Collegiate project team or laboratory experience.
- Currently enrolled in an undergrad or graduate engineering program.
- CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high-quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards.
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
- High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles.
- Prior internship experience and/or leadership on a collegiate project team or laboratory.
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter and/or Solidworks.
- Experience with FEA and/or CFD analysis tools.
- Ability to integrate electrical components into designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.).
- Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing.
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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