Shield AI · 1 month ago
2026 Summer Intern - Propulsion Engineering (X-BAT)
Dallas, Texas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37/hr - $55/hr
Start in 2026 SummerShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The 2026 Summer Internship program offers undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students the opportunity to work on mechanical design and development projects for autonomous UAV products, providing hands-on mentorship and real contributions to the company.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Work on real projects, meaningful and interesting work, with a mentor to guide you
Have a great learning experience with a humble, inspiring team
Help solve problems during development of next generation products
Assist in the overall design, analysis, documentation, and functional validation of mechanical components and assemblies
Perform tolerance analysis
Design tooling to hold devices-under-test (DUTs) during environmental testing
Design test stands and test fixtures that interface with engines, electric motors, circuit boards, and various other aeronautical components
Conduct tests to validate the robustness and proper performance of mechanical components
Specify facilities requirements (electrical, plumbing, etc…) for environmental test chambers
Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews
Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
Proficiency in 3D CAD
Experience creating 2D drawings and tolerance analysis
Working knowledge of FEA principles
Demonstration of mechanical aptitude
Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc
Great written and verbal communication
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
Preferred
Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc… (NX preferred)
Ability to rapidly manufacture your designs in a machine shop
Experience working with internal combustion engines. This could be in design, tuning, and/or assembly
Familiarity with designing mechanical tooling or test fixtures
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes
Benefits
Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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