Shield AI
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Structures / Mechanical Test Co-op - January 2027 Co-op

Location
Dallas, TX
Listed
7 days ago

Required qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Available for a full-time co-op starting January 2027
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar, through coursework or projects.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structural mechanics, and engineering fundamentals.
  • Exposure to Python or another programming language for data analysis or automation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well on a team.

Preferred qualifications

  • Previous internship, co-op, research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone, or other hands-on project experience involving mechanical testing or hardware development.
  • Exposure to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
  • Familiarity with strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors, or other instrumentation.
  • Experience with lab testing, data acquisition systems, or experimental methods.
  • Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Experience with composite materials through coursework, research, or projects.

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Pay and benefits

Shield AI is proud to offer competitive pay and a housing stipend for qualified hires. While our People Experience team provides resources and assistance, interns are responsible to find their own housing and travel to and from their office location.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end.

You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn. You'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city. Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!

Read the original posting

From Shield AI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 2, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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