Summer 2027 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

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 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring 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!
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 .

Intern Project Scope & Description:

• Work on real projects, meaningful and interesting work, with a mentor to guide you.
• Have a great learning experience with a humble, inspiring team.
• Help solve problems during development of next generation products.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.