Flight Test Engineer Intern - Aerospace Systems

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 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