Production Technician – UAV Aircraft & Avionics

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking Production Technicians to work on composite aircraft, avionics and related systems. This role involves hands-on assembly, testing, and configuration of UAV components, using engineering drawings and documented procedures.

Responsibilities include trimming, painting, bodywork, engine ground runs, and assisting with troubleshooting and documentation. Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of Aircraft Production/Manufacturing experience and MRPs knowledge.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Aircraft Production/Manufacturing including composite layup and avionics.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Good interpersonal skills to interface cooperatively with personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and configure aircraft systems such as UAVs, avionics, GCS, GSE, GDT and electronics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing and documentation using approved publications and procedures.
• Trim, paint and perform bodywork on UAV components.
• Assemble, test and support engine ground runs and break-ins.
• Modify or repair composite components as needed.
• Coordinate with team to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions related to fabrication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shield AI is seeking Production Technicians to work on composite aircraft, avionics and related systems. This role involves hands-on assembly, testing, and configuration of UAV components, using engineering drawings and documented procedures.

Responsibilities include trimming, painting, bodywork, engine ground runs, and assisting with troubleshooting and documentation. Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of Aircraft Production/Manufacturing experience and MRPs knowledge.