2026 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineering… at Shield AI · San Diego

Summary: Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The 2026 Summer Internship program offers an opportunity for Electrical Engineering students to engage in hands-on projects, mentorship, and the potential for a job offer after the internship. Responsibilities: - Own requirements gathering, design, and validation of multiple avionics assemblies and/or test fixtures - Gain expertise in multiple disciplines within EE as you design systems for power electronics, communications, RF, and more - Design test stands and test fixtures, which may include relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnessing, and various other pieces of electrical and mechanical equipment - Utilize Python to automate test sequences, perform analysis, or run simulations - Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler manufacturing processes - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027 - Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field - Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including EE, Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics - Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc - Great written and verbal communication - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with PCB schematic and layout tools, including Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, etc… - Experience with Python or any scripting language - Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc… - Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Python Important Skills: PCB design tools, CAD tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Project ownership, Communication skills, Adaptability Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.