Technician III, Production (R6533)

Speedrun Talent Network; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Melbourne, Australia, seeks an experienced Aerospace Technician to join a hands-on manufacturing team building high-value, low-volume airborne systems. You’ll work across the full build lifecycle from incoming goods and inventory to assembly, documentation and testing, with opportunities in R&D and prototype development.

You’ll bring 5+ years in technician or manufacturing roles, strong electronics assembly, and experience in ISO9001/AS9100 quality environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technician, assembly or manufacturing roles.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Strong electronics assembly and integration experience.
• Experience in high-value, low-volume production environments.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and procedures.
• Permanent Residency or Citizenship in Australia.
• Aerospace or defence industry experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Owns the full lifecycle of the build process from incoming goods to assembly, documentation, integration, and testing.
• Collaborates with engineers and production staff across development and production stages.
• Supports R&D and prototype development activities for next-generation aerospace systems.

Skills

5+ years experience

ISO9001/AS9100

Electronics assembly

High-value low-volume production

Documentation

Inventory handling

Reading technical drawings

Australian residency

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Technician to join our growing team developing advanced airborne vision and detection systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Our systems integrate high-performance imaging sensors, onboard processing, and intelligent detection capabilities into ruggedised camera pods deployed across fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician who enjoys precision assembly work, thrives in a structured quality environment, and takes pride in building high-value, low-volume systems to an exceptional standard.

You will work closely with engineers and production staff across the full lifecycle of the build process — from incoming goods and inventory management through to assembly, documentation, integration, and testing. The role also offers involvement in R&D and prototype development activities supporting next-generation aerospace systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a technician, assembly, or manufacturing role
• Experience working within ISO9001, AS9100, or similarly rigorous quality systems
• Strong electronics assembly and integration experience
• Experience with high-value, low-volume production environments
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills
• Strong organisational skills with experience handling inventory or incoming goods processes
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and procedures
• Permanent Residency or Citizenship in Australia

Desirable

• Aerospace or defence industry experience
• Experience supporting R&D or prototype development activities
• Familiarity with electro‑mechanical systems, optical systems, or airborne payloads

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.

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, colour, 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.