Structures / Mechanical Test Co-op - January 2027 Co-op
Shield AI · Dallas, Texas
Defenseonsiteintern$85k–$146k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design, assemble and operate mechanical test fixtures for aerospace hardware.
- Run structural and environmental tests and analyze results in technical reports.
- Contribute to real hardware development in fast-paced aerospace environment.
What they offer
- Paid internship with hands-on mentorship
- Real project contribution with possible job offer
- Company-sponsored events and networking
Ideal candidate
Mechanical engineering student excited by hands-on testing and hardware. Curious, safety-minded builder who thrives in fast-paced aerospace labs and wants real impact on defense tech.
Requirements
- Mechanical engineering student with solid foundation
- Interest in structural testing and instrumentation
- Interest in hydraulic systems, CAD and automation
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
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