Shield Electrical Engineering Co-op at Shield offers rising graduates hands-on experience in hardware development and testing for autonomous aircraft. The role includes ownership of tailored projects and mentorship from senior engineers.
Responsibilities
Our 2027 intern program is an excellent opportunity for rising graduates 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.
Your work will directly contribute to the success of our novel aircraft development program. You will understand exactly why your project matters and how it ties into our critical path development objectives.
Examples of projects:
Design a circuit board involving analog, digital, mixed signal, high speed circuits that enables us to test a prototype flight computer.
Design, simulate, and verify high voltage power electronics (>10kW) DC/DC Converters and DC/AC inverters.
Work with a senior engineer to bring-up and validate a new Avionics system.
Identify bugs and drive changes to fix them.
Build a test rack to deliver fully automated test coverage of a flight critical sub-system.
Run a HALT campaign to ensure a series of new circuit boards are highly reliable.
Qualification
Strong technical fundamentalsRecord of working hardTemporary employee offer package
Required
Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Electrical Engineering.
Strong technical fundamentals.
Have been part of an engineering team/club.
Experience with electrical design software and tools such as Altium, KiCAD, an oscilloscope, etc.
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.
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
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.
Preferred
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired
