Naval Architect Co-op - Winter 2027

Coursework or project experience in ship hydrostatics, resistance, structures, or stability

Working knowledge of naval-architecture analysis tools (e.g., Maxsurf, Rhino, Orca3D, GHS, or equivalent)

Ability to define and deliver a self-contained engineering artifact in 8 weeks with mentor support

Hands-on experience building or testing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, assembly, model building).

Familiarity with classification society rules (ABS, DNV) for structural scantlings

Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, Rhino) and FEA for structural sizing

$40

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$40 USD

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:

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.

Hull form resistance study

Run parametric resistance analysis (Maxsurf or similar) on candidate hull variants.

trade space of drag vs.

speed across candidate geometries.

Internal volume and arrangement trade study

Build a volume budget for planned payloads and subsystems against available hull volume, confirming the arrangement fits and the vehicle is hydrostatically supported (weight vs.