Hardware Test Engineering Fall Co-op (Mechanical) (June 2026) jobs in United States
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Shield AI · 2 months ago

Hardware Test Engineering Fall Co-op (Mechanical) (June 2026)

positionDallas Metro Area
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$35/hr - $50/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering Co-op role offers rising graduates hands-on experience in hardware development and testing, contributing to mechanical, electrical, and software engineering projects.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCAD toolsHands-on technical workProject ownershipTeamworkAdaptability

Required

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

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

Benefits

Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.
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401k
Healthcare

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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Recent News

GlobeNewswire
Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Global Research Report 2025: Market to Reach $22.75 Billion by 2029 - Long-term Forecast to 2034
2026-01-07
Techmeme
A look at military tech startup Shield AI, recently valued at $5.6B, and its new CEO Gary Steele, who aims to grow annual revenue from $300M to $1B by 2028 (Jessica Mathews/Fortune)
2025-12-22
Fortune
Shield AI took its drones from the ‘Batcave’ to the battlefield. Now the $5.6 billion defense-tech startup’s new CEO says it’s at an inflection point
2025-12-21
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