Summer 2027 - Electrical Engineering Intern

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Mentorship from Shield AI engineers

Paid holidays

Networking events

Job summary

Shield AI invites Electrical Engineering students to join a 10–12 week paid internship, focusing on avionics, power electronics, RF, and sensing systems. You will gain hands-on mentorship, contribute to real projects, and explore a potential full-time role in a fast-scaling defense-tech company.

Applicants should be pursuing EE or related STEM fields, with strong communication skills and a track record of ownership on hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student in Electrical Engineering or related STEM.
• Solid understanding of EE, mechanics, programming, physics, and math.
• Experience on multidisciplinary hardware development projects (internships, clubs, or projects).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven ownership of project outcomes and reliable teamwork.
• High standards and kindness toward others.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements gathering, design, and validation of avionics assemblies/test fixtures.
• Design EE systems for power electronics, communications, RF, and more.
• Create test stands and fixtures including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnesses.
• Use Python to automate tests, analyze data, or run simulations.
• Attend cross-functional design reviews and advocate for simpler manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Python programming

Multidisciplinary hardware

Ownership mindset

Education

Electrical Engineering student

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Eagle

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

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-BATaircraft, 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 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!

Are you a passionate and innovative Electrical Engineering student looking to help develop state-of-the–art AI products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! Join us and help define elegant, high-performance computing, sensing, communication, and power systems.

Project Scope & Description

• Own requirements gathering, design, and validation of multiple avionics assemblies and/or test fixtures.
• Gain expertise in multiple disciplines within EE as you design systems for power electronics, communications, RF, and more.
• Design test stands and test fixtures, which may include relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnessing, and various other pieces of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Utilize Python to automate test sequences, perform analysis, or run simulations.
• Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler manufacturing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including EE, Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc.
• Great written and verbal communication.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Experience with PCB schematic and layout tools, including Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, etc…
• Experience with Python or any scripting language.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc…
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful

$38 - $73 an hour - Your salary will be determined by academic level. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package at Shield AI. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs. As an intern, you will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as mentorship from current Shield AI Engineers. Interns are also eligible for paid company holidays.

Intern Program Dates

June 2nd - Aug 8th

OR

June 23rd - Aug 29th

*You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 2nd or June 23rd.

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.