Shield AI

About the Company

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.

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Company Name

Shield AI

Job Title

C++ Software Engineering Intern - 2026 Summer Intern (R4078)

Job Description

Job Title: C++ Software Engineering Intern Role Summary: 10-week paid internship focused on enhancing EdgeOS Test framework via C++ development, enabling autonomy engineers to validate system performance. Emphasis on hands-on project execution, mentorship, and career growth in complex software systems. Expactations: Rising 2027 graduate (Bachelor's/Master's/PhD) with strong C++ proficiency, communication skills, and commitment to delivering test automation and diagnostic integration. Key Responsibilities: Enhance EdgeOS Test framework by automating diagnostic data collection, improving test runner usability, and designing a user-friendly API. Develop and validate performance metrics for CI/testing. Collaborate on design reviews, implement unit/integration tests, and present project outcomes at capstone presentations. Required Skills: C++ development, problem-solving, written/verbal communication. Preferred: Unit testing frameworks, software configuration management (Git), ROS/robotics, networking protocols, embedded systems, Python. Required Education & Certifications: Undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student expected to graduate December 2026 or Spring 2027. No certifications required.

San diego, United states

On site

Fresher

30-12-2025

Company Name

Shield AI

Job Title

Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (R3300) (Remote)

Job Description

Job title: Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (R3300) (Remote) Role Summary: Lead the architecture, design, and validation of fuel systems for next‑generation AI‑powered aircraft, managing the full development lifecycle from concept through flight testing while mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team. Expactations: • U.S. citizenship required. • Travel up to 25% of time, flexible work arrangement. • 12–15+ years of relevant experience. • Proven record of leading complex fuel system programs. Key Responsibilities: • Architect end‑to‑end fuel systems (storage, transfer, venting, pressurization). • Integrate propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal subsystems to optimize performance. • Conduct system‑level modeling and analysis (CFD, thermodynamics, slosh dynamics). • Define performance specifications and verification strategies. • Lead design reviews, trade studies, risk assessments. • Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and acceptance testing. • Support ground and flight test campaigns; perform root‑cause analysis. • Mentor engineers, establish best practices, develop integration and testing processes. • Contribute to long‑term technology roadmaps, including hybrid‑electric and alternative fuel architectures. Required Skills: • Expertise in aircraft fuel system design, analysis, and certification (manned or unmanned). • Deep knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD. • Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink, and CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks). • Strong technical leadership and mentoring in multidisciplinary teams. • Familiarity with FAA and MIL‑STD certification requirements and validation testing. • Experience with UAV, fighter, or ISR platform development (preferred). • Ability to navigate advanced fuel system technologies such as vapor suppression and hybrid‑electric integration. Required Education & Certifications: • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline. • U.S. citizenship. • Knowledge of FAA and MIL‑STD certification processes. • Security clearance (active or prior) preferred.

Boston, United states

On site

Senior

12-01-2026