June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953

About the role

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.

What you'll do

• 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 return
• 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
• Travel occasionally to support testing or supplier engagements as needed

Required qualifications

• 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.

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• 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.