2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered military systems. This internship role involves participating in test and evaluation activities across the company's product portfolio, including flight testing, subsystem qualification, and ground testing in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do Participate in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment Contribute to planning and execution of test and evaluation activities for hardware and software, including subsystem, simulation, ground, and flight testing Track test issues and observations, working 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 Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges while ensuring safe operation What You Need Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field Ability to complete a 12-week in-person internship in summer 2027 Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester Nice to Have Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript Prior experience with Linux-based systems and command line Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronics; working knowledge of COTS Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software Prior experience with Pixhawk flight controllers running Ardupilot and PX4, including setup, operation, and tuning Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, composite materials, CAD modeling, or PCB design FAA Part 107 certification; experience in development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems Hands-on experience with simulation environments for testing autonomous systems; working knowledge of National Airspace System and UAS operating regulations Strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team US Hourly Range $32–$40 USD (base salary only); equity grants included in majority of full-time offers; comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries