June 2027 Co-op

About the Role

Our Co-Op program offers students deep, hands-on experience in a mission-driven and innovative engineering environment. This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year, providing 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 exhibiting a culture of mentorship, kindness, ownership, and hard work. The ideal start date is June 2027, with a flexible end date.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 returns.
• Analyze test results and field data to 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.
• Support the 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.
• You will be given ownership of a project tailored to your Co-op’s start date, duration, and location.
• Your work will directly contribute to the success of our novel aircraft development program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Mechanical, Materials, Reliability, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical fundamentals.
• Have been part of an engineering team/club.
• Experience with electrical design software and tools such as Altium, KiCAD, an oscilloscope, etc.
• 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.

Note: This is a temporary employee role.