Electrical Engineering Spring Co-op (January 2027) (R4475)

Co‑op program for rising 2027 graduates at Shield AI. The paid, full‑time program spans multiple months during the academic year, offering extended immersion in real‑world hardware development and testing for building our autonomous aircraft. What you’ll do You will be given ownership of a project tailored to the start date, duration, and location of your Co‑op. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our novel aircraft development program. You will understand exactly why your project matters and how it ties into our critical‑path development objectives. You will be partnered with a senior engineer as a mentor and guide for technical input and professional development. Examples of projects Design a circuit board involving analog, digital, mixed‑signal, high‑speed circuits that enables us to test a prototype flight computer. Design, simulate and verify high‑voltage power electronics (>10 kW) DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters. Work with a senior engineer to bring‑up and validate a new Avionics system. Identify bugs and drive changes to fix them. Build a test rack to deliver fully automated test coverage of a flight‑critical sub‑system. Run a HALT campaign to ensure a series of new circuit boards are highly reliable. Required qualifications Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree, typically Electrical Engineering. Strong technical fundamentals. Have been part of an engineering team/club. Experience with electrical design software and tools such as Altium, KiCAD, an oscilloscope, etc. Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results. Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. Benefits and compensation $40 – $56 an hour. Rising Bachelor’s graduate = $40/hour. Rising Master’s graduate = $45/hour. Rising PhD graduate = $56/hour. Housing stipend provided for those who qualify. This role may also be eligible for certain benefits like PTO, 401(k), healthcare, etc. EEO Statement Shield AI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shield AI