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 [](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI). 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.