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Embedded Software Engineering Intern – 2026 Summer Intern (Boston, MA)

Boston, MA

Part Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Our 2026 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2027 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10-week 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!

The Embedded team contributes to this effort by developing real-time software that controls our advanced UAV while in flight. You will write embedded firmware in C/C++, develop tests and reporters in Python, and work cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical engineers to determine software requirements. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.

10 Week Project Scope & Description:

The general area will be making contributions to our firmware or flight control software codebase by implementing an end-to-end feature.
While the specific project scope is not known, it will be derived from our team’s backlog of work. This will ensure that it directly meets business needs.
The project will be directly related to embedded software development. The intern will work with full-time engineers to design, implement and test their solution.

Required qualifications:

You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
Pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM field.
Software development expertise in C++
Experience with software development on real-time embedded systems (academic or college extracurricular projects are applicable)
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.

Rising Bachelor's graduate = $42/hour

Rising Master's graduate = $50/hour

Rising PhD graduate = $62/hour

+ Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.

Intern Program Dates:

June 1st - Aug 7th

June 22nd - Aug 28th

*You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.

Intern Program Dates:

June 1st - Aug 7th

June 22nd - Aug 28th

*You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.

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.

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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About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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