What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Intern - Hardware Test, Mechanical Engineering (R4067) position at Shield AI?
Job Description:
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 make a real contribution to our company through your internship project, and the potential for a full-time offer at the end.
Interns will join our Hardware Test Engineering team, with opportunities across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, and build systems that enable reliable testing of our products.
What you'll do:
Rising Bachelor's graduate = $37/hour
Rising Master's graduate = $42/hour
Rising PhD graduate = $54/hour
June 1st - Aug 7th
OR
June 22nd - Aug 28th
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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 make a real contribution to our company through your internship project, and the potential for a full-time offer at the end.
Interns will join our Hardware Test Engineering team, with opportunities across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, and build systems that enable reliable testing of our products.
What you'll do:
- Design and build mechanical fixtures, mounts, and enclosures for test stands.
- Work with precision measurement equipment and mechanical subsystems.
- Support prototyping, fabrication, and integration of mechanical designs.
- Assist in design reviews and document test stand build processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
- You are an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to your discipline.
- Experience with hands-on technical work in a lab, production, or project setting.
- Demonstrated history of taking ownership of projects and delivering results.
- Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
- Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, or fabrication.
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
Rising Bachelor's graduate = $37/hour
Rising Master's graduate = $42/hour
Rising PhD graduate = $54/hour
- Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.
June 1st - Aug 7th
OR
June 22nd - Aug 28th
- You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $37 - $54
