Description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
In this role, you'll gain exposure to multiple disciplines that are essential to delivering world-class aerospace systems, including Program Planning Engineering, Production Planning, Material Logistics Engineering, Quality Engineering, Prototype Build Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Intern Project Scope & Description:
- Work on real projects, meaningful and interesting work, with a mentor to guide you.
- Have a great learning experience with a humble, inspiring team.
- Help solve problems during development of next generation products.
- Support program planning and scheduling activities, helping track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across engineering teams.
- Assist production planning and logistics engineers with material coordination, inventory tracking, and supply chain optimization.
- Partner with prototype build teams to coordinate build readiness, track work orders, and update configuration documentation.
- Collaborate with quality engineers to collect production data, perform defect analysis, and support corrective actions.
- Participate in advanced manufacturing and process improvement projects, contributing to initiatives that enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and metrics to communicate progress and insights to engineering and leadership teams.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- You are expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Experience or coursework in project management, manufacturing systems, quality engineering, or supply chain logistics.
- Familiarity with data visualization or process modeling tools.
- Demonstrated interest in aerospace, prototyping, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
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.