Structures / Mechanical Test Co-op - January 2027 Co-op

The role

Work as a Structures / Mechanical Test co-op on mechanical testing and hardware development. The posting describes a full-time co-op starting January 2027.

What you will do

• Work on structures and mechanical test projects, with hands-on mentorship.
• Add real contribution to the company through an internship project.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Available for a full-time co-op starting January 2027.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar, through coursework or projects.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structural mechanics, and engineering fundamentals.
• Exposure to Python or another programming language for data analysis or automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well on a team.

Nice to have

• Previous internship, co-op, research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone, or other hands-on project experience involving mechanical testing or hardware development.
• Exposure to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors, or other instrumentation.
• Experience with lab testing, data acquisition systems, or experimental methods.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with composite materials through coursework, research, or projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Housing stipend for qualified hires.
• Company sponsored events.
• Possible job offer at the end of the program.

Before you apply

• Interns are responsible for finding their own housing and travel to and from their office location.
• The posting mentions a possible job offer at the end of the internship.

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.