Electrical Engineering Co-op, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Electrical Engineering Co-op is an onsite role in Boston, MA, with a stated pay range of $38–$73 per hour based on academic level. The paid, full-time co-op is expected to start in June 2027, with a flexible end date. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomous aircraft, with a mission of protecting service members and civilians. The co-op owns a project supporting autonomous aircraft development and works with cross-functional engineers and a senior engineer mentor. Project work may include circuit board design, power electronics, avionics validation, debugging, automated testing, or reliability testing.

What you'll do

• Own a project tailored to the co-op’s start date, duration, and location
• contribute to aircraft development
• work with a senior engineer mentor
• complete assigned engineering design, testing, validation, or related project work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineering co-op

summer 2027

autonomous aircraft

electrical design

hardware development

circuit boards

avionics

engineering testing

boston ma

shield ai

$38–$73/hour

paid co-op

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential relocation stipend
• mentorship
• company presentations and networking events
• paid company holidays for interns.

Why this role

Examples of projects include circuit board design, high-voltage power electronics, avionics validation, automated test racks, and reliability testing.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.