Production Technician II: Composite Aircraft & Avionics

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Production Technician to join our hands-on team and contribute to composite aircraft, avionics, and related systems. You will work with engineering drawings and detailed instructions to achieve precise finishes, while assisting fabrication, assembly, and testing tasks for UAV components.

The role requires 6–12 months to 1 year of relevant production experience, familiarity with MRP processes, and strong interpersonal and safety-focused work habits in a high-accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in Aircraft Production/Manufacturing (Composite Layup, Avionics fabrication, Avionics Installation, Aircraft Final Assembly, Ground Support).
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Strong interpersonal, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and configure aircraft systems including UAVs and avionics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing per manuals and standards.
• Perform trim, paint, and bodywork on UAV components and support engine ground runs.
• Coordinate with team to ensure on-time delivery and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.

Skills

Aircraft Production

Composite Layup

Avionics fabrication

MRP

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safety awareness

MS Office

Problem-solving

Tools

MRP software

MS Excel

GCS testing equipment

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Production Technician to join our hands-on team and contribute to composite aircraft, avionics, and related systems. You will work with engineering drawings and detailed instructions to achieve precise finishes, while assisting fabrication, assembly, and testing tasks for UAV components.

The role requires 6–12 months to 1 year of relevant production experience, familiarity with MRP processes, and strong interpersonal and safety-focused work habits in a high-accuracy