About the role#
This is an intern role for students finishing a degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Low Observables work sits at the intersection of these fields, involving the shape of the air vehicle, the electromagnetic behavior of its surfaces, and the materials used to build it. You will be paired with an engineer and contribute to a live program. We provide training on specific methods, so prior stealth experience is not required. We look for strong engineering fundamentals and the judgment to distinguish between valid and invalid results.
What you'll do#
- Run broadband Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis on components and full air vehicles.
- Support the design and development of Low Observable unmanned air systems from early configuration trades through detailed design.
- Build and improve the analysis tools, scripts, and validation workflows.
- Model Low Observable materials and treatments, and help select and optimize them for specific components.
- Support manufacturing and validation planning, including tolerances, inspection methods, and production feasibility.
- Help plan and execute RCS measurement campaigns in indoor chambers and on outdoor ranges.
- Reduce and interpret measurement data.
- Compare measured results against predictions, investigate discrepancies, and apply findings to improve models.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 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.
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in summer 2027.
- Coursework in at least one of: electromagnetics or RF, aircraft or vehicle design, or materials and manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of a scripting or analysis language such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Familiarity with a 3D CAD package such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- Demonstrated hands-on engineering work through a capstone project, internship, undergraduate research, or a student competition team.
- Ability to explain technical results clearly in writing and during design reviews.
- Exposure to an electromagnetic simulation tool like HFSS, CST, FEKO, or COMSOL.
- Project experience with composites, additive manufacturing, casting, or injection molding.
- Experience with laboratory RF measurement, such as network analyzers, anechoic chambers, or antenna pattern measurement.
- Experience reducing, visualizing, and verifying measured data sets.
- A prior internship or co-op in aerospace, defense, or a hardware-heavy environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Costa Mesa, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company develops technology for national security, defense, and artificial intelligence applications. It maintains a presence in multiple locations including Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney. The organization employs over 8,000 people.
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