Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Our 2025 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2026 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10-week 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!
Finance serves as a strategic business partner across Shield AI, creating value by aligning with the organization to provide quantitative insights that drive better decision-making. We collaborate at all levels of the company, acting as proactive teammates and recognizing our teammates as our customers.
In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to complete a meaningful project that supports your learning within the Finance organization while contributing to the team's success—and ultimately, to our customers' success. You will gain a deep understanding of our business, assist in data collection, and identify actionable trends. Your involvement will include reporting, forecasting, and developing dashboards that enhance the decision-making process for our customers.
Additionally, you will acquire invaluable hands-on experience in improving accuracy and streamlining processes through automation, empowering both the team and our customers to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.
What you'll do:
- Assist in creating and assessing analyses and reports that deliver valuable insights to decision-makers.
- Interns will receive a top-level view of Shield AI Finance while supporting the following finance areas:
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Accounting
- Program Finance
- Pricing/Proposal Development
- Operations Finance
Required qualifications:
- Undergrad Intern: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and expected graduation of December 2025 or Summer 2026
- Studying one of the following disciplines: Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or another related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Results driven self-starter with analytical proficiency and the ability to innovate.
Preferred qualifications:
- Data visualization skills such as proficiency in PowerBI or Tableau
- DAX, VBA and SQL knowledge
- Demonstrated attention to detail, experience in in-depth data mining, and a methodical approach to tasks, paired with a strong focus on understanding the broader context
Housing Stipend: $1000/month for DC/CA; $750/month for TX
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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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.
