Anduril
2027 Flight Software Engineer Intern
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Internship · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Education
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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.
About the job
Supports the design, integration, testing, and analysis of flight software, guidance and control systems, or simulation models for autonomous UAS and missile technologies.
What you'll do
- Assist with flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models.
- Integrate and test software and hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests; analyze results to inform system improvements.
- Collaborate across teams to address engineering challenges and improve system performance.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Returning to school after the internship for at least one quarter or semester.
- Must be a U.S. Person; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
- Available for an in-person 12-week internship at an office in summer 2027.
Nice to have
- Strong foundation in software development, control theory, or analytical modeling, depending on area; interest in autonomous systems, UAS, and missile technology.
- Relevant hands-on experience, such as robotics or rocketry teams, aerospace-related projects, autopilot software, flight hardware integration, or test equipment and data analysis.
Pay
$42 — $60 USD per hour, base salary
Tools
Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk, CubePilot, ArduPilot, PX4, Python, MATLAB, UART
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