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

San Diego, California. Posted yesterday

The role

You will help turn operational concepts into designed autonomous capabilities, working alongside experienced systems engineers. You will take a real Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and break it into requirements, interfaces, and MBSE artifacts across Mission Autonomy, Command & Control (C2), and Mission Planning. You will present at design reviews and deliver a complete design package.

What you will do

Turn a real CONOPS into fully designed autonomous capabilities.
Break down top-level mission behavior into individual software components.
Build requirements, interfaces, and MBSE artifacts.
Present at regular design reviews.
Deliver a complete design package to key stakeholders.
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.

Nice to have

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.

Benefits

Paid internship.
Housing stipend.
Hands-on mentorship.
Company sponsored events.
Possible job offer at the end of the internship.

Before you apply

Open to Fall and Spring graduates and current students in a STEM field.
Interns are responsible for finding their own housing and travel.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.