Senior Flight Ops Tech: UAV Prototyping & Field Test Lead

Shield AI; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Senior Flight Ops Technician to support development, testing, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. The role spans prototyping, avionics integration, HIL/ground testing, aircraft maintenance, and field flight operations with close collaboration across hardware, software, autonomy, and flight-test teams.

The technician builds and modifies prototype aircraft, integrates electronics, fabricates parts via 3D printing, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Senior Flight Ops Technician to support development, testing, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. The role spans prototyping, avionics integration, HIL/ground testing, aircraft maintenance, and field flight operations with close collaboration across hardware, software, autonomy, and flight-test teams.

The technician builds and modifies prototype aircraft, integrates electronics, fabricates parts via 3D printing, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and