Summer 2027 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

<div><span data-contrast="auto">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&nbsp;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&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shield.ai/"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.shield.ai</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Follow Shield AI on&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">LinkedIn</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/shieldaitech"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">X</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Instagram</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, and&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">YouTube</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}">&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our 2026 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10-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!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">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!</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">In this role, you’ll gain exposure to multiple disciplines that are essential to delivering world-class aerospace systems, including Program Planning Engineering, Production Planning, Material Logistics Engineering, Quality Engineering, Prototype Build Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering</span>.</div><h3>Intern Project Scope & Description:</h3> <li>Work on real projects, meaningful and interesting work, with a mentor to guide you.</li> <li>Have a great learning experience with a humble, inspiring team.</li> <li>Help solve problems during development of next generation products.</li> <li>Support program planning and scheduling activities, helping track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across engineering teams.</li> <li>Assist production planning and logistics engineers with material coordination, inventory tracking, and supply chain optimization.</li> <li>Partner with prototype build teams to coordinate build readiness, track work orders, and update configuration documentation.</li> <li>Collaborate with quality engineers to collect production data, perform defect analysis, and support corrective actions.</li> <li>Participate in advanced manufacturing and process improvement projects, contributing to initiatives that enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.</li> <li>Prepare reports, presentations, and metrics to communicate progress and insights to engineering and leadership teams.</li> <h3>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</h3> <li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.</li> <li>Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).</li> <h3>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</h3> <li>You are expected to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.</li> <li>Experience or coursework in project management, manufacturing systems, quality engineering, or supply chain logistics.</li> <li>Familiarity with data visualization or process modeling tools.</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in aerospace, prototyping, or advanced manufacturing technologies.</li>