2027 Summer Intern - Solution Systems Engineer (6537, 6540, 6541)

Shield AI is looking for a Solutions Systems Engineer Intern to help turn operational concepts into fully designed autonomous capabilities. You'll work alongside experienced systems engineers to take a real Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and break it down from top-level mission behavior to the individual software components that deliver it. That work covers Mission Autonomy, Command & Control (C2), and Mission Planning.

Over the internship, you'll take a project from planning through execution. You'll build requirements, interfaces, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts, present at regular design reviews, and deliver a complete design package to key stakeholders. At the end, you'll demonstrate your work to the wider Shield AI community.

Required Qualifications

• Currently an Undergraduate, or graduate student 

• Pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.

• Background in autonomy, robotics, and/or aerospace.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• A track record of owning project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE, including knowledge of SysML and/or experience with Cameo.

• Exposure to requirements development and traceability.

• Familiarity with autonomy architectures, C2 systems, or mission planning tools.

• Experience leading or contributing to team-based engineering projects.

• A record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.