Air Vehicle Systems Technician – Prototype Fabrication & Testing

Frontdoor Defense; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,838 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking an Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with deep aircraft systems experience and a passion for prototyping.

You will construct air vehicle systems per engineering drawings, support design and fabrication of new products, install sensors, route cabling, and perform mechanical testing.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, test stand design & fabrication.
• Proficient in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, bearing install & removal.
• Hands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Comfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems such as landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems, test articles in alignment with engineering drawings, engineering instructions, and CAD models.
• Support the design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight-ready hardware.
• Work with aerospace-grade materials and perform component repairs using industry-standard techniques and tools.
• Fabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware as needed.
• Install strain gauges, thermocouples and various sensors according to precise instrumentation schematics.
• Route cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.
• Conduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.
• Document test outcomes clearly and report anomalies or irregularities in a timely manner.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite work areas.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in instrumentation standards, testing procedures, and fabrication workflows.
• Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Prototype fabrication

Test stand design

Machine shop operations

Engineering drawings

Reading schematics

Field instrumentation

Tools

CNC tools

Manual tools

DAQ systems

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking an Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with deep aircraft systems experience and a passion for prototyping.

You will construct air vehicle systems per engineering drawings, support design and fabrication of new products, install sensors, route cabling, and perform mechanical testing.