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2027 Quality & Test Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CAInternship$32–40/hrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$32–40/hr
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Quality & Test Engineer Intern to own production quality support, conduct data analysis, develop KPIs, lead improvement projects, support quality management, write documentation, and work hands‑on with prototype hardware, potentially traveling to suppliers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data AnalysisData MiningKPI DevelopmentQuality ManagementTechnical DocumentationHardware PrototypingInspection SystemsNumeric MethodsMATLABR/C VehiclesAutonomous Flight VehiclesSoftware Scripting

Qualifications

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard ScienceReturning to School After Internship for at Least One Quarter or SemesterU.S. Person Due to Export‑Controlled Information RequirementComplete 12‑Week in‑Person Internship in Summer 2027Internships or School Related Experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain or Design of Electromechanical HardwareCreatively Problem Solve Issues Related Electromechanical Hardware in Resource‑Constrained EnvironmentIn‑Kind or Direct Team Leadership SkillsPersonal Experience With Inspection Systems, Data Analysis, Numeric Methods, MatLab or Other Software PackagesGenuine Interest in Data Analysis, Process Improvement, and Thirst for LearningPrevious Experience Leading Project and Working With Data Collection, Analysis, and Driving ImprovementsHands‑on Experience With R/C and/or Autonomous Flight Vehicles, Flight Controllers, or Other Related Control SystemsSoftware Scripting Experience in Any Language

Full 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

  • Own a portion of the production quality support process for a certain product or set of products.

  • Conduct data analysis and data mining to identify trends and patterns in product quality.

  • Develop and maintain KPIs & OKR metrics to track product quality and identify areas for improvement and drive improvement through a cross-functional team.

  • Lead a project that transforms an element of the quality engineering team – a process, new inspection method, or complex data analytic method(s)

  • Will support Anduril’s quality management system and manage changes to documentation and training at the conclusion of the project

  • Write documentation required for successful quality management for hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.

  • Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building and measuring prototype hardware

  • Possibly travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Math, or a hard science.

  • 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 a 12-week in-person internship in one of our offices in summer 2027.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Internships or school related experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing, quality, supply chain or design of electromechanical hardware

  • Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve issues related electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment

  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills

  • Personal experience with inspection systems, data analysis, numeric methods, MatLab or other software packages.

  • A genuine interest in data analysis, process improvement, and thirst for learning

  • Previous experience leading project and working with data collection, analysis, and driving improvements.

  • Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems

  • Software scripting experience in any language

US Hourly Range $32—$40 USD

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:

Benefits

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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:

  • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.

  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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