Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Intern

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

The mechanical engineering team is responsible for mechanical design and development projects for Shield AI's autonomous UAV products.

Intern Project Scope & Description:

• Own requirements gathering, design, and validation of multiple test stands used to test components and subsystems on X-BAT or V-BAT
• Design tooling to hold devices-under-test (DUTs) during environmental testing
• Design test stands and test fixtures that interface with engines, electric motors, circuit boards, and various other aeronautical components
• Specify facilities requirements (electrical, plumbing, etc…) for environmental test chambers
• Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews
• Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including EE, Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc
• Great written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional 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, CATIA, etc… (NX preferred)
• Ability to rapidly manufacture your designs in a machine shop
• Experience working with internal combustion engines
• Familiarity with designing mechanical tooling or test fixtures
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful

Additional Information

Intern Program Dates: June 1st - Aug 7th OR June 22nd - Aug 28th *You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.

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.