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At a glance
Shield AI is hiring a Summer Intern - Solution Systems Engineer (6537, 6540, 6541) in San Diego, CA. It is a internship on-site role in Software & IT, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 13. The advertised pay is $38–$55 an hour. Shield AI has 99 other openings in the US, 19 of them in San Diego, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 76 Software & IT openings in San Diego, CA today; the typical one asks for 7 years and advertises about $196,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Shield AI advertises $38 to $55 an hour, a midpoint of $46.50 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 59% of the 59 software & IT jobs in California that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $43.50 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $46.50 an hour comes to about $97,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Shield AI
Shield AI has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 4 states. Most are in software & IT (50), operations (14) and engineering & mfg (5). The biggest locations are Seattle, WA (41), Dallas, TX (34) and San Diego, CA (20). 2% of them are remote, 17% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Shield AI's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Lever), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
This is Shield AI's own description of the job, copied word for word from its careers site. We have not edited it.
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end. You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn. You'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city. Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!
Overview
Shield AI is looking for a Solutions Systems Engineer Intern to help turn operational concepts into fully designed autonomous capabilities. You'll work alongside experienced systems engineers to take a real Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and break it down from top-level mission behavior to the individual software components that deliver it. That work covers Mission Autonomy, Command & Control (C2), and Mission Planning.
Over the internship, you'll take a project from planning through execution. You'll build requirements, interfaces, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts, present at regular design reviews, and deliver a complete design package to key stakeholders. At the end, you'll demonstrate your work to the wider Shield AI community.
Required Qualifications
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Currently an Undergraduate, or graduate student
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Pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
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Background in autonomy, robotics, and/or aerospace.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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A track record of owning project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with MBSE, including knowledge of SysML and/or experience with Cameo.
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Exposure to requirements development and traceability.
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Familiarity with autonomy architectures, C2 systems, or mission planning tools.
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Experience leading or contributing to team-based engineering projects.
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A record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
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Shield AI is proud to offer competitive pay and a housing stipend for qualified hires. While our People Experience team provides resources and assistance, interns are responsible to find their own housing and travel to and from their office location.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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