Electrical Engineering Spring Co-op (January 2027) (R4475)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to rising 2027 graduates seeking hands-on experience in autonomous aircraft development within a mission-driven engineering environment.

Best fit for

Students with a passion for autonomous systems and hardware development
— “join the team in building our autonomous aircraft”
Candidates who thrive in collaborative, mentorship-driven engineering teams
— “team of highly talented cross-functional engineers that exhibit a culture of mentorship”
Individuals seeking extended immersion in real-world hardware projects
— “offering extended immersion in real-world hardware development and testing”

Things to consider

Full-time commitment required during the academic year
— “This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year”
Flexible end date implies potential for extended engagement
— “The ideal start date is January 2027, and the end date is flexible”

How to stand out

Demonstrate prior hands-on experience with hardware projects
— “gain deep, hands-on experience in a mission-driven and innovative engineering environment”
Highlight cross-functional collaboration in technical projects
— “team of highly talented cross-functional engineers”
Show alignment with mission-driven work in your background
— “mission-driven and innovative engineering environment”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Intern

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful project completion
technical proficiency

Typical background

electrical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringHardware DevelopmentTesting

Preferred

Autonomous SystemsAerospace

Stack & domain

Electrical Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Our 2027 Co-Op program is an excellent opportunity for rising 2027 graduates 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 January 2027, and the end date is flexible

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)