Product Design Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Anduril Industries is a cutting-edge defense technology company dedicated to revolutionizing U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. They aim to inject the expertise, technology, and business model of 21st-century innovative companies into the defense sector, fundamentally changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. At the core of Anduril’s family of systems is Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system capable of transforming thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. In an era of escalating strategic competition, Anduril is committed to rapidly deploying advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military, delivering solutions in months rather than years. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, seeking individuals passionate about solving real-world problems.

Job Description

This is a Product Design Intern position for Summer 2026, a paid, 12-week internship based out of Costa Mesa, CA, or Seattle, WA.

What You’ll Do:

The intern will gain foundational product design skills through real-world impact and develop crucial professional abilities.

• Build foundational product design skills through real-world impact:
• Develop a deep understanding of how Software Product Design shapes experiences in mission-critical autonomous and command & control domains.
• Own a feature or workflow end-to-end, involving discovery, design exploration, prototyping, and implementation with engineers.
• Leverage Anduril’s existing design system components and interaction patterns while applying design fundamental skills such as typography, color & icon usage, and layout.
• Develop operator empathy and strategic thinking skills:
• Define solutions based on an understanding of end-user needs, product, and business goals.
• Develop a deep understanding of operator workflows and mission context through observation and engagement with end-users or proxy subject matter experts.
• Participate in user research sessions and practice synthesizing learnings with guidance.
• Develop your design, communication, and collaboration skills:
• Share work early and often, soliciting input from cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Exercise storytelling skills by presenting concepts and designs in critiques and stakeholder reviews.
• Practice rapid design iteration based on team feedback.
• Execute with increasing autonomy:
• Collaborate with product designers, research, product management, and engineers to understand the problem space and define effective solutions.
• Account for technical constraints and edge cases in designs.
• Maintain an organized Figma workspace and develop design documentation and hand-off processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Holds or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in design (HCD, interaction, visual) or a design-related field.
• Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship and returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter/semester.
• A strong desire to work on software and applications that have a real-world impact.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs access to export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Figma design and prototyping tools.
• Growth mindset and proactiveness in seeking feedback.
• Adaptable, quick to learn, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Low-ego, high ownership, and mission-oriented.

Benefits (for full-time employees, specific compensation for interns shared by recruiter):

While this is an internship, the company highlights its comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, indicating a robust support system. These include:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, vision) at little to no cost for US roles; Private Medical Insurance for UK/AUS roles.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with options for additional life insurance.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a December holiday hiatus, and competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage).
• Mental Health Resources (free therapy, life coaching, legal, financial support).
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily Meals and Provisions (breakfast, lunch, stocked micro-kitchens).
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth) for US roles.

The recruiter can provide specific compensation and benefit details for the internship during the hiring process.