2026 Summer Intern - Strategy & Operations (R5065)

Posted:
5/22/2026, 11:06:24 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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 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:

Join a 10-week internship at the center of strategy, execution, and company-building inside one of the fastest-growing companies in AI, autonomy, and aerospace. This is a high-ownership role for a top-performing student who wants direct exposure to executive decision-making, fundraising, strategic partnerships, IPO readiness, and mission-critical initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to solve ambiguous problems, drive cross-functional execution, and help scale a company operating at the frontier of defense and autonomous systems.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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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.