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June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington

On-site
Internship
Mid
X-BAT Division

Posted October 23, 2026

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Job Description

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. 

Job Description:
 
Our Co-Op program is an excellent opportunity for students 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 June 2027, and the end date is flexible.
 
What you'll do:

* 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 help 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 to evaluate potential issues
* Support 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 as needed
 
Requirements:

  • Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering. 

  • Strong technical fundamentals. 

  • Have been part of an engineering team/club. 

  • Experience with design software and tools such as Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, etc 

  • Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment including SEM, microscopes, CT, FTIR, DSC, and others.  

  • 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. 

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