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Shield AI

June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953

Seattle, WA · On-site · Intern

Discipline
Mechanical
Industry
Defense
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X-BAT Division

Co-op candidate will support hardware reliability activities for Shield AI in Seattle, assisting with testing, failure analysis, and reliability improvements. The role requires completion of at least the 2nd year in mechanical, materials, or reliability engineering and strong technical fundamentals.

Day shift · 2+ years · Not stated explicitly; mentions Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering coursework

Required

  • environmental and stress testing
  • failure analysis
  • root cause investigation
  • design-for-reliability
  • FMEA
  • data analysis with Python
  • cross-functional collaboration

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Employer 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. 

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