C++ Software Engineering Intern - 2026 Summer Intern (R4078)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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. 

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!

During this 10-week summer internship, the intern will enhance the EdgeOS Test framework by improving test runner usability and integrating automated diagnostic data collection during mission execution. This work will enable autonomy engineers to develop and validate tests more efficiently, with deeper insight into runtime performance. Through hands-on C++ development within a complex system, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of EdgeOS execution and performance behavior.

Project Goals & Deliverables::
Update the EdgeOS Test framework to automatically include diagnostics data  Diagnostics information should automatically be included in test reporting and evaluated  Simplify EdgeOS Test runner usage by removing boiler plate code required to use  Project impact on the business/team:  Allow autonomy engineers to develop tests more rapidly with better performance insight.  How this supports the intern's specific career path:  Full system understanding how EdgeOS executes and it’s performance.  C++ implementation in a complex project/framework  Project deliverable: Deliver a user-friendly test API and automated performance metrics during CI and desktop testing. 

Required qualifications::
You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027. Strong C++ knowledge  Great written and verbal communication  Hardworking 

Preferred qualifications::
Unit Test Framework Experience  Software Configuration Management Tools  ROS (or comparable middleware) and/or robotics experience  Experience with networking and communication protocols  Embedded systems experience  Python experience 

KPIs & Milestones::
Intern is able to setup their development laptop, clone and build EdgeOS locally, and make contributions to the repos  Intern completes a standard design for their respective projects and present it to their team  Design reviews should use the standard template  Intern is able to take actionable feedback from the design review and incorporate it into their design  Intern is able to successfully complete the implementation of the project  Implementation meets all requirements  Implementation includes sufficient Unit and Integration tests  Documentation and examples are included, where required  Intern presents their work at the Shield Intern Capstone presentations 

Intern Program Dates:
June 1st - Aug 7th
OR
June 22nd - Aug 28th
*You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd.

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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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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