About the role#
As a Solutions Systems Engineer Intern, you will turn operational concepts into designed autonomous capabilities. You will work alongside experienced engineers to take a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and break it down from top-level mission behavior to the individual software components. This work spans Mission Autonomy, Command & Control (C2), and Mission Planning.
What you'll do#
- Take a project from initial planning through execution.
- Build requirements, interfaces, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts.
- Present your progress at regular design reviews.
- Deliver a complete design package to key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate your finished work to the wider Shield AI community.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- A track record of owning project outcomes and delivering results.
- Experience with MBSE, including knowledge of SysML or Cameo.
- Exposure to requirements development and traceability.
- Familiarity with autonomy architectures, C2 systems, or mission planning tools.
- Experience leading or contributing to team-based engineering projects.
- A record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, and holding yourself and others to high standards.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site in San Diego, California or Washington, D.C.
- Status: Full-time paid 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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