Shield AI
Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Seattle, Washington +1 · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
About the job
Design and validate mechanical test stands, fixtures, and tooling for components and subsystems used in Shield AI’s autonomous UAVs.
What you'll do
- Gather requirements and design and validate test stands for X-BAT or V-BAT components and subsystems.
- Design tooling and fixtures for environmental testing and for testing aeronautical components.
- Specify environmental test chamber facility needs and contribute to cross-functional design reviews.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including electrical and mechanical engineering, programming, physics, and mathematics.
- Experience with multidisciplinary hardware development projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA; NX preferred.
- Ability to rapidly manufacture designs in a machine shop; experience with internal combustion engines or mechanical tooling and test fixtures is also valued.
Pay
USD 38–65 per-hour-wage; base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, X-BAT, V-BAT
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