2026 Electrical Engineer Intern
Anduril · Sydney, Australia · 1d ago
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.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 - 2027! This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, PCB design, and system level integration.
- Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
- Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, and supporting development & testing tools.
- Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
- Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware.
- Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer 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.
- Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 2026-27.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
- Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc.
- Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools.
- Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools.
- Proficiency with common languages (C/C++, Python, Rust, Haskell, etc.)
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:
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