Description
We are seeking a Product Design Intern for Summer 2026. This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship based out of Costa Mesa, CA. As a Product Design Intern, you will develop foundational product design skills through real-world impact. You will own a feature or workflow end-to-end, running discovery, design exploration, prototyping, and implementation with engineers. You will leverage Anduril's existing design system components and interaction patterns while exercising your design fundamental skills.
You will define solutions based on an understanding of the end-user needs, product, and business goals. You will develop a deep understanding of operator workflows and mission context through observation and engagement with end-users or proxy subject matter experts. You will participate in user research sessions and practice synthesis of learnings with guidance from your manager or lead.
You will share work early and often, soliciting input from cross-functional partners and stakeholders. You will exercise your storytelling skills by presenting concepts and designs in critiques and stakeholder reviews. You will practice rapid design iteration based on team feedback.
You will collaborate with product designers, research, product management, and engineers to understand the problem space and define effective solutions. You will account for technical constraints and edge cases in your designs. You will maintain an organized Figma workspace and develop your design documentation and hand-off process.
Required qualifications include holding or being in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in design or a design-related field, being a rising senior at the time of internship, and returning to school at the end of internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter/semester. A U.S. Person status is also required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.