Winter 2027 Test Automation Engineer Co-op

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a technically talented intern to join our internship program in the Washington, DC area. You will work on automated test sequences, data integration to cloud pipelines, and tooling to improve test operations across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python, CI/CD, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams. The position requires ongoing academic enrollment and return-to-school commitment, with a 16–24 week in-person

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical 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 16-24 week internship in one of our offices in winter 2027.

Responsibilities

• Automated test sequence development — Build and validate a test executive script (Python) to automate a manual test procedure on an active manufacturing line.
• Cloud data integration — Connect a local test station's data output to our cloud data pipeline, including basic authentication handling.
• Debug tooling / triage support — Investigate a recurring test failure mode, root-cause it, and build a lightweight tool or dashboard to help operators triage similar issues faster.
• Desktop application feature — Design and implement a discrete feature (Windows or Linux) for an existing test executive application, in coordination with end users.
• CI/CD pipeline improvement — Identify a manual step in our test software deployment process and automate it.
• Device communication scripting — Write and validate a script to communicate with a test fixture or instrument over a standard protocol (USB, Serial, CAN, etc.).
• These projects are program-focused examples, not a limit on scope.

Skills

Python

Git

CI/CD concepts

Desktop app development

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

WPF/C#

AWS

RESTful services

SQL Server

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

What You'll Do

• Automated test sequence development — Build and validate a test executive script (Python) to automate a manual test procedure on an active manufacturing line. Deliverable: working automation script, documentation, and before/after cycle-time comparison.
• Cloud data integration — Connect a local test station's data output to our cloud data pipeline, including basic authentication handling. Deliverable: functioning data pipeline plus a short writeup of the integration approach and security considerations.
• Debug tooling / triage support — Investigate a recurring test failure mode, root-cause it, and build a lightweight tool or dashboard to help operators triage similar issues faster. Deliverable: root-cause writeup and a working triage aid.
• Desktop application feature — Design and implement a discrete feature (Windows or Linux) for an existing test executive application, in coordination with end users. Deliverable: shipped feature, basic test coverage, and user feedback summary.
• CI/CD pipeline improvement — Identify a manual step in our test software deployment process and automate it. Deliverable: working CI/CD improvement plus documentation for handoff.
• Device communication scripting — Write and validate a script to communicate with a test fixture or instrument over a standard protocol (USB, Serial, CAN, etc.). Deliverable: working script and a short technical note on protocol behavior/edge cases.
• These projects are program-focused examples, not a limit on scope.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical 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 16-24 week internship in one of our offices in winter 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with Python.
• Exposure to version control (git).
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts or automated testing (unit, integration, or system-level).
• Coursework or project work involving multi-disciplinary collaboration (e.g., with EE/ME/Manufacturing teammates on a capstone or club project).
• Familiarity with device communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet).
• Exposure to desktop application development (WPF/C#) or embedded systems.
• Coursework or project exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) or RESTful services.
• Exposure to relational or NoSQL databases (SQL Server, DB2, or similar).

US Hourly Range

$34-$50 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.