June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953

Job Description:

Our Co-Op program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain deep, hands-on experience in a mission-driven and innovative engineering environment. This paid, full-time program spans multiple months during the academic year, offering extended immersion in real-world hardware development and testing.

Shield AI is seeking an exceptional Co-op candidate to join the team in building our autonomous aircraft. You will join a team of highly talented cross-functional engineers that exhibit a culture of mentorship, kindness, ownership, and hard work.

The ideal start date is June 2027, and the end date is flexible.

What you'll do:

• 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:

Engineering degree in progress