June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953

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 . Job Description: Our Co-Op program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain deep, hands-on experience in a mission-driven and innovative engineering environment. This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year, offering extended immersion in real-world hardware development and testing. Shield AI is seeking an exceptional Co-op candidate to join the team in building our autonomous aircraft. You will join a team of highly talented cross-functional engineers that exhibit a culture of mentorship, kindness, ownership, and hard work. The ideal start date is June 2027, and the end date is flexible. What you'll do: * Support environmental and stress testing efforts (e.g., temperature cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS) to validate hardware reliability * Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns * Analyze test results and field data to help identify potential failure modes and reliability risks * Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate design-for-reliability best practices * Participate in design reviews and FMEA activities to evaluate potential issues * Support development of corrective actions and process improvements to enhance hardware reliability * Assist in reviewing materials, manufacturing processes, and component selection for reliability considerations * Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Python) to support reliability assessments and reporting * Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams * Travel occasionally to support testing or supplier engagements as needed Requirements: Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering. Strong technical fundamentals. Have been part of an engineering team/club. Experience with design software and tools such as Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, etc Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment including SEM, microscopes, CT, FTIR, DSC, and others. Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results. Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.