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• Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
• Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.
• With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.
• For more information, visit www.shield.ai .
• Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
• Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture.
• Our paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end.
• You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn.
• You'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city.
• Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!
• Our 2027 Co-Op program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2028 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission-driven culture.
• This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year, offering extended immersion in real-world hardware development and testing.
• As a Co-Op on our Hardware Test Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering.
• You'll work cross-functionally, gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, and help build and maintain systems that ensure the reliable testing of our hardware products.
• Your work will have direct impact on critical test infrastructure - and may open the door to future full-time opportunities after graduation What you'll do: Design and build mechanical fixtures, mounts, and enclosures for test stands.
• Work with precision measurement equipment and mechanical subsystems.
• Support prototyping, fabrication, and integration of mechanical designs.
• Assist in design reviews and document test stand build processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required qualifications: You are an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to your discipline.
• Experience with hands-on technical work in a lab, production, or project setting.
• Demonstrated history of taking ownership of projects and delivering results.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
• Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, or fabrication.
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
• #intern Shield AI is proud to offer competitive pay and a housing stipend for qualified hires.
• While our People Experience team provides resources and assistance, interns are responsible to find their own housing and travel to and from their office location.
• ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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