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2026 Summer Intern - Hardware Test, Software Engineering (R4065)

Shield AI
Shield AI Salary
Dallas, TX Intern
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
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:

  • Develop automated test scripts and frameworks in Python.
  • Build and maintain test cases for PCBAs, electrical fixtures, and system-level validation.
  • Implement data pipelines and visualize results in Grafana dashboards.
  • Collaborate with ME/EE interns to integrate automation into test stands.
  • Analyze large volumes of test data to improve test coverage and reliability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

  • You are an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student expected to graduate in Spring or Fall 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.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience writing Python test scripts.
  • Familiarity with Grafana or other data visualization tools.
  • Knowledge of databases and test data pipelines.
  • Experience interfacing with hardware APIs, drivers, or lab automation tools.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

$40 - $61 an hour

Rising Bachelor's graduate = $40/hour

Rising Master's graduate = $51/hour

Rising PhD graduate = $61/hour

  • Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.

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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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 : $40 - $61

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