Flight Test Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on modernizing U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril applies the expertise, technology and business model of leading 21st century companies to defense, changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Its systems run on Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center.

The Test and Evaluation (T&E) team works across Anduril's products and business lines, along with all flight operations and test range management. The team runs full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and more, including Road Runner flight testing, Anvil checkouts, tower calibration and surrogate integrations. If it involves test, the team supports it. This internship offers hands-on, real-world experience on products that are fielded.

What You'll Do

• Take part in developmental testing in a fast-paced test environment.
• Help plan and carry out T&E of hardware and software, including subsystem, simulation, ground and flight tests, initial issue investigation and process improvement.
• Track test issues and observations and work cross-functionally to set priorities for resolution.
• Work with engineering teams to analyze test results, identify performance trends and recommend enhancements or corrective actions.
• Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers and product managers.
• Conduct subsystem, ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Follow established operating procedures and practices to work safely.
• Ensure the safe operation and rigorous evaluation of all test efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building software or scripts in languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with Linux systems and the command line.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronics.
• Working knowledge of COTS small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
• Experience with Pixhawk flight controllers running ArduPilot and PX4, including setup, operation and tuning.
• Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiarity with aviation terminology.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting and composite materials.
• Experience with CAD modeling and PCB design.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Direct experience developing, testing and deploying mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments used for testing autonomous systems.
• Experience developing and executing test plans.
• Knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules.
• Strong analytical, computer, documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team, travel as needed for test planning and execution, and work extended hours when required.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, available at little to no cost to employees, covering health, recovery and more. Full-time employees may also receive equity grants as part of total compensation.