Internship
Shield AI
501-1,000 employees
Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense
Compensation Overview
$35 - $50/hr
Dallas, TX, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including EE, Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc.
- Great written and verbal communication.
- 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.
- Collaborate with industry leading AI and software engineers to design and implement software products.
- Assist in creating software infrastructure that allows for rapid development of new testcases, utilizing common code wherever possible.
- Solve novel challenges in AI product development, involving sensors, autonomous flights, and robotics integration.
- Work on impactful projects, with meaningful work and a mentor to guide you.
- Gain professional experience in product development and software engineering.
- Other duties as assigned.
Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops advanced AI-powered technologies, including autonomous drones, that assist military operations, especially in environments where GPS and communication systems are unavailable. This capability allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI primarily serves government and military clients, generating revenue through contracts with these organizations. What sets Shield AI apart from its competitors is its focus on high-demand solutions that enhance operational safety and capabilities, as well as its strategic acquisitions, like Martin UAV, which bolster its technological offerings. The company's goal is to protect lives by providing innovative defense solutions that improve military effectiveness.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recent $240M funding round indicates strong investor confidence in Shield AI's growth potential.
- Partnerships with Korea Aerospace Industries and Singapore Air Force expand global market reach.
- Gary Steele's appointment as CEO positions Shield AI for accelerated growth and market leadership.
What critics are saying
- Emerging AI defense startups could threaten Shield AI's market position with competitive solutions.
- Geopolitical tensions may impact international partnerships and market access in Asia and Middle East.
- Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risk if growth expectations are not met.
What makes Shield AI unique
- Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
- The company specializes in AI systems for defense, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Strategic acquisitions like Martin UAV expand Shield AI's capabilities in autonomous systems.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Services
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Bereavement Support
Flexible Work Hours
PTO
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code
Yearly Swag Items
Unlimited Snacks
Bottomless Beverages
Annual Celebrations
Work From Home Benefits
Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%In November 2024, Shield AI partnered with JSW Defence to produce the V-BAT drone locally for India's military.
V-BAT excelled against active jammers, successfully defeating electronic warfare threats and reinforcing its role as a force multiplier for Army units. Its performance demonstrated the ability to operate in contested conditions and provide critical Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR-T) support where traditional systems might be degraded or denied. "V-BAT is designed to operate at every echelon within an Army division, executing the full spectrum of UAS missions," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's President, Co-founder, and former Navy SEAL. "Whether supporting small units at the tactical edge or providing division-wide ISR-T, V-BAT delivers a critical advantage in contested and complex environments.". During PC-C5, the 82nd Airborne Division experimented with employing V-BAT in long-range air assaults — testing ways to use today's technology on tomorrow's battlefield. Providing ISR-T at the tactical edge is a critical requirement for the Army, but legacy unmanned aircraft can't fit inside a UH-60 and would take up valuable space in a CH-47
In early March 2025, Shield AI announced its collaboration with the Singapore Air Force and the Defence Science and Technology Agency to jointly develop artificial intelligence technologies for autonomous flight operations.
The company is actively partnering with Shield AI to develop AI-enabled autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, marking its largest corporate venture capital investment.
Shield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise.