Lead Avionics Production Supervisor – Flight Prototypes

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead avionics and electrical assembly technicians, integration, and testing for autonomous aircraft development programs. This leadership role focuses on building disciplined production environments to support rapid prototype development and transition to flight-ready hardware.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical depth with operational leadership in fast-paced manufacturing, and will develop high-performing technician teams while

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of avionics and electrical assembly technicians, integration, functional testing, and troubleshooting for advanced autonomous aircraft development programs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to ensure material readiness, tooling, documentation, and test equipment are in place, and drive schedule performance.

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead avionics and electrical assembly technicians, integration, and testing for autonomous aircraft development programs. This leadership role focuses on building disciplined production environments to support rapid prototype development and transition to flight-ready hardware.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical depth with operational leadership in fast-paced manufacturing, and will develop high-performing technician teams while