2027 Low Observables Engineer Intern
Anduril· Templates : Intern
Costa Mesa, CA$34/hr - $50/hrInternPosted 6d ago
About the role
Intern role for developing Low Observable (LO) capabilities in unmanned air systems, focusing on radar/IR signature reduction, LO materials, analysis tools, and measurement campaigns. Open to aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering students returning to school after internship.
Responsibilities
- Run broadband Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis on components and full air vehicles, and learn to judge when a prediction can be trusted
- 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 the team runs on
- Model LO materials and treatments, and help select and optimize them for specific components
- Support manufacturing and validation planning, including tolerances, inspection methods, and what is actually producible at rate
- Help plan and execute RCS measurement campaigns in indoor chambers and on outdoor ranges, then reduce and interpret the data
- Compare measured results against predictions, chase down the disagreements, and feed what you learn back into the models
Qualifications
- Must be 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; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 2027
Skills
Required:Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysisLO materials and treatments modeling
Nice to have:Manufacturing and validation planningRCS measurement campaignsScripting/analysis language3D CAD familiarity
Benefits
- US Hourly Range $34—$50 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
- top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other coverage
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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