Flight Software Engineer Intern — Autonomous Systems

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

12‑week internship
On-site in Costa Mesa

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks Flight Software Engineer Interns to join our Flight Engineering team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will work across Flight Software, GNC, and Modeling areas, contributing to the development and testing of autonomous systems.

You will design and test flight software algorithms, participate in lab and field tests, and analyze data to drive improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant engineering degrees and can commit to a 12-week in-person

Qualifications

  • Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical 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.
  • Must 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 program.
  • Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and development of flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models.
  • Participate in the integration and testing of software/hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests.
  • Analyze data collected from simulations and flight test events to inform system improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges and enhance system performance.
  • Engage in creative problem-solving to advance our UAS and missile technologies.

Skills

Software development
Control theory
Analytical modeling
Design-Build-Fly teams
Robotics competition experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

ArduPilot
PX4

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks Flight Software Engineer Interns to join our Flight Engineering team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will work across Flight Software, GNC, and Modeling areas, contributing to the development and testing of autonomous systems.

You will design and test flight software algorithms, participate in lab and field tests, and analyze data to drive improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant engineering degrees and can commit to a 12-week in-person

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