Summer 2027 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern
About The Position
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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube . Our 2027 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2028 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10 to 12-week 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!
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
- You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.
Nice To Haves
- You are expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Experience or coursework in project management, manufacturing systems, quality engineering, or supply chain logistics.
- Familiarity with data visualization or process modeling tools.
- Demonstrated interest in aerospace, prototyping, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Support program planning and scheduling activities, helping track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across engineering teams.
- Assist production planning and logistics engineers with material coordination, inventory tracking, and supply chain optimization.
- Partner with prototype build teams to coordinate build readiness, track work orders, and update configuration documentation.
- Collaborate with quality engineers to collect production data, perform defect analysis, and support corrective actions.
- Participate in advanced manufacturing and process improvement projects, contributing to initiatives that enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and metrics to communicate progress and insights to engineering and leadership teams.
Benefits
- 10-week paid internship program
- Possible job offer at the end
- Company sponsored events
- Mentorship
- Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
- Opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders
- Social and networking events
- Paid company holidays
- Housing stipend for qualified hires
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Career Level
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