Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
Job Description:
Our 2026 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2027 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!
As an intern on the Quality team, you will support avionics quality engineering and the Failure Analysis group with hands-on work related to electrical system nonconformances, component reliability, and root cause investigations. You'll assist in validating test data, documenting failure modes, and helping develop standard work for electrical inspections and FA workflows.
Additional project responsibilities may include organizing electrical component traceability data, supporting risk-based inspection criteria for avionics hardware, and participating in corrective action follow-up. The goal is to give exposure to real aerospace quality work while offloading critical-but-time-bound tasks that improve throughput for the electrical quality and FA teams.
Project Goals & Deliverables:
- Project Objectives:
- Support avionics quality engineering and failure analysis by assisting with electrical nonconformance investigations, component testing, and data validation.
- Develop standardized documentation and workflows that improve traceability, inspection effectiveness, and root-cause closure for electrical systems.
- Project Impact on the Business/Team:
- Unblocks high-volume FA and avionics work that is currently slowing corrective actions and engineering support.
- Improves reliability insights and reduces rework by tightening feedback loops between Quality, Engineering, and Production.
- How This Supports the Intern’s Career Path:
- Provides hands-on experience with complex aerospace electrical systems, real failure analysis work, and exposure to cross-functional engineering problem-solving.
- Builds practical skills in reliability, quality systems, and electrical troubleshooting that align with an EE career path.
- Project Deliverables:
- Documented failure mode summaries and traceability data for avionics and electrical components.
- Drafted or updated inspection standards and FA workflows specific to electrical quality.
- A final summary of findings, improvements, and recommendations based on investigations and testing support.
Required qualifications:
- You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
- Basic understanding of electronics, circuit behavior, and component failure modes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to document findings clearly and follow structured processes
Preferred qualifications:
- Interest in aerospace, avionics, or reliability engineering
- Experience with test equipment or electrical troubleshooting
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, and Production)
KPIs & Milestones:
- Completion of at least 3 documented electrical failure investigations with traceable findings and recommended actions.
- Demonstrated understanding of core VBAT avionics subsystems, shown through correct application in investigations, documentation, or process improvements.
- Creation of a final project summary or presentation outlining improvements, data trends, and recommendations.
- Effective collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and FA
Rising Bachelor's graduate = $34/hour
Rising Master's graduate = $41/hour
Rising PhD graduate = $52/hour
Housing stipend provided, amount based on location
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.
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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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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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.
