Avionics Production Lead for Flight-Ready Hardware

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead avionics and electrical assembly technicians, integration, testing, and troubleshooting for advanced autonomous aircraft development programs.

This leadership role builds the processes and environments needed for rapid prototype development and flight-ready hardware, collaborating across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to ensure material readiness and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading technicians in aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance and citizenship.
• Experience with avionics or electrical assembly and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians in avionics and electrical assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee work assignments, coaching, training, and weekly operating plans.
• Ensure safety, ESD/FOD, calibration, tool control, and serialized traceability.
• Guide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across electrical and data systems.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Use production data to manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead readiness for prototype to flight-ready hardware/software deliveries.
• Develop build schedules, readiness milestones, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Mfg Eng, QA, and Production Planning to ensure materials and tooling availability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Aerospace/defense experience

Root-cause analysis

MRB and configuration control

Schematic and wiring interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Tech/Analytics

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Avionics test equipment

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead avionics and electrical assembly technicians, integration, testing, and troubleshooting for advanced autonomous aircraft development programs.

This leadership role builds the processes and environments needed for rapid prototype development and flight-ready hardware, collaborating across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to ensure material readiness and schedule performance.