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Shield AI · 2 weeks ago

Hardware Test Engineering Spring Co-op (Software) (January 2026)

Dallas, Texas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40/hr - $56/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering Spring Co-op role offers rising graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hardware development and testing, contributing to critical test infrastructure and working cross-functionally with various engineering disciplines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop automated test scripts and frameworks in Python

Build and maintain test cases for PCBAs, electrical fixtures, and system-level validation

Implement data pipelines and visualize results in Grafana dashboards

Collaborate with ME/EE interns to integrate automation into test stands

Analyze large volumes of test data to improve test coverage and reliability

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PythonGrafanaData visualizationTest data pipelinesHardware APIsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceEngineering fundamentalsProject ownershipAgilityInnovation under pressureTeamworkAdaptability

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 writing Python test scripts

Familiarity with Grafana or other data visualization tools

Knowledge of databases and test data pipelines

Experience interfacing with hardware APIs, drivers, or lab automation tools

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.

PTO

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.

Founded in 2015

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

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

Gary Steele

Chief Executive Officer

Brandon Tseng

Co-Founder

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

Company data provided by crunchbase