Space Optics Payload Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking an Optical Payload Engineer intern for our Space team to drive the integration of EO payloads on spacecraft from concept development through on-orbit execution.

The role involves collaborating with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software teams, configuring and operating test equipment such as collimators, integrating spheres, interferometers, and other optical tools. Eligible students must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• U.S. Person due to export-controlled information access; U.S. clearance may be required.
• Able to complete a 12-week in-person internship in summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform concept designs of active and passive EO payloads.
• Derive system and unit-level requirements.
• Analyze performance with knowledge of payload physics.
• Create test plans and procedures for lab measurement of parameters.

Skills

Payload engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems/Physics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Collimators

Integrating spheres

Interferometers

Laser trackers

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking an Optical Payload Engineer intern for our Space team to drive the integration of EO payloads on spacecraft from concept development through on-orbit execution.

The role involves collaborating with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software teams, configuring and operating test equipment such as collimators, integrating spheres, interferometers, and other optical tools. Eligible students must be U.S.