2027 Brand Marketing Intern

About the Job

Anduril Industries is seeking a Brand Marketing Intern to help shape how its mission and technology are understood. This role contributes to a portfolio spanning global brand campaigns, recruitment marketing, veteran community engagement, and brand partnerships. It is ideal for a rising college senior who sees brand as a lever for impact, functioning as both a storyteller and operator. The intern should be creative, sharp, organized, and collaborative with a nose for great ideas and a can-do attitude. This is a 12-week, in-person summer internship in Costa Mesa, CA.

What You'll Do

• Support the Brand Marketing team with projects, taking on autonomous tasks when appropriate.
• Assist in developing marketing initiatives to strengthen the brand, achieve measurable results, and introduce Anduril's technology to new audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as comms, design, and recruiting to align brand strategy and content execution.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to assess recruitment marketing needs and deliver solutions for hiring at scale.
• Support the Veteran Engagement team to highlight the veteran workforce and recruit more veterans.
• Balance big-picture brand strategy with hands-on execution of daily tasks.
• Keep internal stakeholders updated with clear and consistent communication regarding brand activities.
• Help coordinate and support the launch of new brand campaigns in fast-paced environments.
• Maintain brand consistency and design standards across all marketing materials.
• Undertake any task necessary, regardless of size or scope.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship for at least one quarter or semester.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Ability to complete a 12-week in-person internship in Costa Mesa, CA in summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in brand building, strategic communications, content creation, or public affairs, with examples of relevant projects or experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an aptitude for clear and consistent stakeholder updates.
• Mission-driven, humble, and energized by Anduril’s values and vision for national security through technological superiority.
• Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn and internalize the unique language, culture, and challenges of military operations and applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort with research and synthesis.
• A builder mindset: thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and is eager to contribute to new programs.
• Obsessively high standards for excellence.
• An eye for strong brand aesthetics and an understanding of brand integrity.
• Interest in defense technology, national security, or disruptive innovation; familiarity is a plus.
• Prior internship, campus organization, or freelance marketing experience.
• Exposure to recruitment marketing, employer brand, or talent-facing campaigns.
• Familiarity with go-to-marketing planning and campaign integration.
• Familiarity with the veteran community or military service culture.
• Interest in brand partnerships, sponsorships, sports, gaming, or entertainment marketing.
• Prior experience managing real-world constraints and deadlines.
• Prior experience collaborating on team-based or cross-functional projects.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, highly autonomous environment.

Salary Range

• US Hourly Range: $24 — $40 USD