2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Test and Evaluation team supports Anduril products and business lines across flight operations and test range management. The team conducts full-system development testing, new-production acceptance testing, subcomponent qualification testing, and other test activities, including flight testing, system checkouts, tower calibration, and surrogate integrations.

The Flight Test Engineer Intern will participate in developmental testing and contribute to planning and execution of hardware and software test and evaluation. The role emphasizes subsystem, simulation, ground, and flight testing, initial issue investigation, and process improvement. The intern will track test issues and observations, collaborate with engineering and product teams to analyze results and recommend improvements, and help ensure safe, rigorous test operations at private and government-owned ranges. This is a 12-week, in-person internship in summer 2027, with the intern working from one of Anduril’s offices.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Be returning to school after the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• Be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on the program.
• Be able to complete a 12-week in-person internship in one of the company’s offices in summer 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience building software code or scripts using languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• Prior experience with Linux-based systems and command line.
• Ability to troubleshoot or repair electronics.
• Working knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf small UAS autopilot and mission-planning software.
• Prior experience with Pixhawk flight controllers running ArduPilot and PX4 for air vehicles, including setup, operation, and tuning.
• Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiarity with aviation terminology.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and composite materials.
• Experience with CAD modeling and PCB design.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Direct experience developing, testing, and deploying mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools for testing autonomous systems.
• Ability to quickly understand and accurately apply new concepts; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine task-level approaches or, with assistance, project-level approaches to solve complex problems.
• Working understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with experience applying them broadly and expanding knowledge of related technical specialties.
• Experience and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and applicable UAS operating rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong computer and documentation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Bias for action and willingness to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment.
• Contribute to planning and execution of test and evaluation for hardware and software, including subsystem, simulation, ground, and flight testing.
• Conduct initial investigation of test issues and contribute to process improvement and development.
• Track test issues and observations and work cross-functionally to establish priorities for issue resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze test results, identify performance trends, and recommend enhancements or corrective actions.
• Work with software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.
• Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Ensure the safe operation and rigorous evaluation of test efforts.

Benefits

• Anduril describes its benefits package as comprehensive and competitive, supporting employee health and recovery, and available at little to no cost to employees.
• The posting states that highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; this is not specified as an internship benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed