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2026 Summer Intern - Hardware Test, Mechanical Engineering (r4067)

Design mechanical fixtures and enclosures for aerospace test stands
Dallas
Internship
$37 – 54 USD / hour
5 days ago
Shield AI

Shield AI

Develops AI-powered autonomous aircraft and software enabling intelligent, collaborative defense missions in contested and GPS-denied environments.

2026 Summer Intern - Hardware Test, Mechanical Engineering

Interns will join our Hardware Test Engineering team, with opportunities across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. You'll collaborate across disciplines, gain exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, and build systems that enable reliable testing of our products.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and build mechanical fixtures, mounts, and enclosures for test stands.
  • Work with precision measurement equipment and mechanical subsystems.
  • Support prototyping, fabrication, and integration of mechanical designs.
  • Assist in design reviews and document test stand build processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • You are an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2025 or Spring 2026.
  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to your discipline.
  • Experience with hands-on technical work in a lab, production, or project setting.
  • Demonstrated history of taking ownership of projects and delivering results.
  • Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
  • Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, or fabrication.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

$37 - $54 an hour

Rising Bachelor's graduate = $37/hour

Rising Master's graduate = $42/hour

Rising PhD graduate = $54/hour

+ Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.

Intern Program Dates: June 1st - Aug 7th OR June 22nd - Aug 28th

*You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.

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2026 Summer Intern - Hardware Test, Mechanical Engineering (r4067)
Dallas
$37 – 54 USD / hour
Intern
About Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomous aircraft and software enabling intelligent, collaborative defense missions in contested and GPS-denied environments.