Shield AI Paid full-time Co-op position at Shield AI supporting hardware reliability engineering efforts. Assist with environmental testing, failure analysis, and reliability assessments.
Responsibilities
Our Co-Op program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain deep, hands-on experience in a mission-driven and innovative engineering environment. This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year, offering extended immersion in real-world hardware development and testing.
Shield AI is seeking an exceptional Co-op candidate to join the team in building our autonomous aircraft. You will join a team of highly talented cross-functional engineers that exhibit a culture of mentorship, kindness, ownership, and hard work.
The ideal start date is June 2027, and the end date is flexible.
Support environmental and stress testing efforts (e.g., temperature cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS) to validate hardware reliability
Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns
Analyze test results and field data to help identify potential failure modes and reliability risks
Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate design-for-reliability best practices
Participate in design reviews and FMEA activities to evaluate potential issues
Support development of corrective actions and process improvements to enhance hardware reliability
Assist in reviewing materials, manufacturing processes, and component selection for reliability considerations
Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Python) to support reliability assessments and reporting
Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Qualification
Strong technical fundamentalsRecord of working hard
Required
Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering.
Strong technical fundamentals.
Have been part of an engineering team/club.
Experience with design software and tools such as Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, etc
Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment including SEM, microscopes, CT, FTIR, DSC, and others.
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.
