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 and X-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 operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Join Shield AI’s fast-paced manufacturing team and play a hands-on role in building the next generation of advanced autonomous aircraft through an immersive and impactful co-op experience. This role supports the development of manufacturing tooling and production layouts by translating product GD&T and key characteristics into practical fixture and tool requirements. The role includes creating CAD designs for jigs, fixtures, gauges, and handling equipment, performing basic FEA or hand calculations, and contributing to complete Tool Design Packages with models, drawings, and BOMs. Co-ops will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and launch teams to participate in design reviews, support fabrication and shop-floor prove-outs, and assist with documentation such as setup guides and maintenance plans. Additional responsibilities include helping with First Article verification, developing 2D layouts and 3D/VR walk-throughs, supporting line-balance and flow analyses, exploring material-presentation and packaging strategies, and contributing to installation activities through tape-outs, rack placement, and time-study validation.