About the role#
This internship program is for engineers who design, build, and test the code that powers autonomous systems. You will work on projects ranging from user-facing applications and embedded flight software to machine learning models and system platforms. Over 10 to 12 weeks, you will work alongside full-time engineers to contribute directly to our technology.
What you'll do#
- Analyze project requirements.
- Write and debug production-quality code.
- Ship a real feature or capability using Agile development practices.
- Collaborate with team members on software development tasks.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience writing, testing, and debugging code.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaborative workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to mobile or web frameworks, embedded systems, machine learning, or cloud platforms is a plus.
- Interest in the defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems industry.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Dallas, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense-tech company founded in 2015. It develops intelligent systems including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and simulation technologies. The organization maintains offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. It employs approximately 1,890 people.
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