Anduril
2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; must return to school for at least one quarter or semester.
- 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 developmental testing and evaluation of hardware and software, including subsystem, ground, simulation, and flight tests, to assess system performance and safety.
What you'll do
- Plan and conduct tests; investigate initial issues and improve testing processes.
- Track test issues and observations, coordinate resolution priorities, and collaborate with engineering teams to analyze results and recommend improvements.
- Conduct testing at private and government-owned ranges while following safety procedures.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace 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 a 12-week, in-person internship in summer 2027 at one of the company's offices.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with software code/script building, Linux-based systems, or command line.
- Experience with UAS autopilot and mission-planning software, flight testing, simulation, test plans, or related aerospace and engineering work.
Pay
$32 — $40 USD (hourly base salary)
Tools
Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, Linux, Pixhawk, Ardupilot, PX4
AI focus
Testing systems that may include mission autonomy; the posting also describes the company’s broader work in AI, autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking.
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