2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern

About the Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company. The Test and Evaluation team works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, including flight operations and test range management. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment.
• Contribute to planning and execution of T&E of hardware and software, with emphasis on planning, conducting subsystem, simulation, ground, and flight test, initial issue investigation, and process improvement/development.
• Track the status of test issues and observations and work cross-functionally to establish priorities for issue resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze test results, identify performance trends, and recommend enhancements or corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.
• Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Ensure the safe operation and rigorous evaluation of all test efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Ability to complete a 12-week in-person internship in one of our offices in summer 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair electronics.
• Working knowledge with COTS Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
• Prior experience with Pixhawk flight controllers running Ardupilot and PX4 for air vehicles, including setup, operation, and tuning.
• Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiar with aviation terminology.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and working with composite materials.
• Experience with CAD modeling and PCB design.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately, organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases, and determine the appropriate approach to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Working understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Experience and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong computer and documentation experience.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Bias for action.

Compensation

US Hourly Range: $32 — $40 USD