Flight Test Engineer Intern - Aerospace Autonomy

Anduril

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries invites students to join the Test and Evaluation team for a 12-week in-person internship in Summer 2027. You will participate in developmental testing across hardware and software, focusing on subsystem, ground, and flight tests at private and government ranges.

You’ll collaborate with software and hardware teams to analyze results and drive improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing EE/Sys/AE degrees, have Linux know-how, familiarity with COTS UAS autopilots, ArduPilot, PX4,

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Must return to school after internship for at least one quarter/semester.
  • U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information; U.S. clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment.
  • Plan and execute T&E of hardware and software with emphasis on testing, investigation, and process development.
  • Track test issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
  • Analyze test results with engineering teams and suggest improvements.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams during testing.
  • Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government ranges.
  • Maintain safety and rigorous evaluation of all test efforts.

Skills

Linux
Troubleshooting electronics
COTS Small UAS autopilot
ArduPilot and PX4
Flight testing knowledge
CAD modeling
PCB design
FAA Part 107
Test planning and execution

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Pixhawk flight controllers

Job description

Anduril Industries invites students to join the Test and Evaluation team for a 12-week in-person internship in Summer 2027. You will participate in developmental testing across hardware and software, focusing on subsystem, ground, and flight tests at private and government ranges.

You’ll collaborate with software and hardware teams to analyze results and drive improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing EE/Sys/AE degrees, have Linux know-how, familiarity with COTS UAS autopilots, ArduPilot, PX4,

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