2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern

LinuxCareers; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants for full-time offers

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks motivated students for a 12-week in-person internship in Costa Mesa, CA, participating in test and evaluation across hardware and software, including flight testing and subsystem qualification. You will help plan and execute tests, track issues, and work with engineering teams to analyze results in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with flight systems, ground tests, and safety-focused procedures, while building interoperability

Qualifications

• 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.
• U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required.
• Must return to school after internship for at least one quarter/semester.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment.
• Assist planning and execution of hardware/software test and evaluation activities across subsystems, simulations, ground, and flight testing.
• Track test issues and observations, helping prioritize resolutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze test results, identify performance trends, and suggest enhancements or corrective actions.
• Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned ranges; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Go

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/Systems/Aerospace

Tools

Pixhawk

ArduPilot

PX4

Linux

Flight Simulation Tools

Job description

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