Real job — pulled straight from Shield AI’s careers page · Verified October 25, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Shield AI is hiring a Reliability Engineering Intern — a internship, based in Seattle, WA role ($79k–$152k). Apply directly on Shield AI's careers page below.
June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953
Team: X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
Location: Seattle, Washington, San Diego, California, Boston, Massachusetts
Commitment: Intern
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
* Support environmental and stress testing efforts (e.g., temperature cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS) to validate hardware reliability
* Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns
* Analyze test results and field data to help identify potential failure modes and reliability risks
* Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate design-for-reliability best practices
* Participate in design reviews and FMEA activities to evaluate potential issues
* Support development of corrective actions and process improvements to enhance hardware reliability
* Assist in reviewing materials, manufacturing processes, and component selection for reliability considerations
* Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Python) to support reliability assessments and reporting
* Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
* Travel occasionally to support testing or supplier engagements as needed
Requirements:
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Have completed at least the 2nd year of a relevant degree. Typically, Mechanical, Materials, or Reliability engineering.
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Strong technical fundamentals.
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Have been part of an engineering team/club.
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Experience with design software and tools such as Altium, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks, etc
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Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment including SEM, microscopes, CT, FTIR, DSC, and others.
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Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
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Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
What you'll do:
- You will be given ownership of a project that is 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 mentor and guide for technical input and professional development.
Examples of projects:
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Qualify a new PCBA material for flight through material downselection, environmental testing, and destructive verification.
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Perform reliability analyses on avionics, compute, and high voltage power electronics to ensure field performance.
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Work with a senior engineer to environmentally test a new Avionics system.
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Develop software tools to analyze components and feed results into reliability analyses.
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Run a HALT campaign to ensure a series of new circuit boards are highly reliable.
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Perform failure analysis on a failed electronic product or component.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI?
The estimated salary range for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI is $79,000 - $152,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI?
The required skills for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI include: Python, SolidWorks, SEM.
What is the seniority level for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI?
Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI?
You can view the full description and apply for Reliability Engineering Intern at Shield AI on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/shield-ai-june-2027-co-op-reliability-engineering-5953-7y77p.