

Electrical Engineering Fall Co-op (June 2026)
Location
Boston, MA
Level
Internship
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$83,000 - $116,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-14
The Electrical Engineering Fall Co-op position at Shield AI offers rising 2026 graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in hardware development and testing in a mission-driven engineering environment. The co-op is a paid, full-time program that spans multiple months and allows participants to contribute to the development of autonomous aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Own a project tailored to the co-op's start date, duration, and location.
- Contribute to the success of the aircraft development program.
- Partner with a senior engineer for mentorship and technical guidance.
- Design circuit boards for prototype flight computers.
- Simulate and verify high voltage power electronics.
- Validate new Avionics systems.
- Build a test rack for automated testing of flight critical subsystems.
Job Requirements
- Completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree, typically in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong technical fundamentals.
- Experience as part of an engineering team or club.
- Proficiency with electrical design software and tools.
- Proven ownership of project outcomes.
- Demonstrated work ethic and teamwork.
- Ability to hold oneself and others to high standards.




