Anduril Industries
Winter 2027 Warhead Engineer Co-op
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Warhead Engineer Co-op to support the design, prototyping, and testing of advanced ordnance and munitions systems. You'll transition warhead designs from concept through production, manage field testing operations, and analyze performance data to drive next-generation defense capabilities.
What you'll do
- Design warheads and complex munitions systems and advance them from prototype to production
- Rapidly fabricate high-fidelity prototype components and conduct range testing to validate performance
- Plan and execute full-spectrum arena and field testing including test design and safety protocols
- Capture test video and analyze ground and flight test data to support engineering decisions
- Assemble, disassemble, and handle explosive test articles and precision instrumentation
What they're looking for
- Mechanical or aerospace engineering fundamentals
- CAD design tools (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
- Test planning, data acquisition, and analysis
- Engineering documentation and technical writing
- Project coordination and safety management
- Munitions testing and explosive operations experience
- Problem-solving under field conditions
- Attention to detail in precision and safety-critical work
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive health and recovery support
- Top-tier benefits package at minimal employee cost
- Exposure to cutting-edge defense technology
- Hands-on experience with real-world munitions development
- Mentorship from experienced engineering teams
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex mechanical design project you've completed using CAD—what were the key challenges and how did you solve them?
- Describe your experience with test planning and data analysis. How have you used test results to inform design decisions?