2026 Electrical Engineer Intern

Linuxconfig; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026-2027. This paid, in-person 12-week internship offers hands-on hardware and software experience in a defense-tech environment.

You will design electronics from concept to prototype, troubleshoot across electrical and software boundaries, and develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems. Collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school after the internship to continue studies for at least one quarter/semester.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Must complete a 12-week in-person internship in one of our offices in summer 2026-27.

Responsibilities

• Design electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection and PCB design.
• Troubleshoot electrical and software boundary issues using lab equipment and software debugging tools.
• Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, and testing tools.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver products.
• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer-operated hardware.
• Manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

Skills

Programming languages (C/C++, Python)

Lab debugging

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Debuggers

Git / GitHub

JIRA

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 - 2027 ! This is a paid, in-person,12-weekinternship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, PCB design, and system level integration.
• Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
• Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, and supporting development & testing tools.
• Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
• Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware.
• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 2026-27.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools.
• Proficiency with common languages (C/C++, Python, Rust, Haskell, etc.)

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .