Senior UAS Flight Ops Tech — Prototyping & Field Test

Shield AI; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior Flight Ops Technician III to support the development, testing, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems in Ukraine, bridging aircraft prototyping, hardware integration, HIL/ground testing, aircraft maintenance, and field flight operations, working closely with hardware, software, autonomy, and flight-test teams.

The technician will build and modify prototype aircraft, integrate avionics and electrical systems, fabricate parts using 3D printing and other

Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems and avionics integration.
• Hands-on hardware and lab prototyping background.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and modify prototype aircraft and avionics.
• Integrate electrical systems and fabricate parts using 3D printing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and communications systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HIL rigs and test infrastructure.
• Support lab setup and field flight operations with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Unmanned aircraft systems

Hardware integration

Systems testing

Tools

3D printing

HIL rigs

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a senior Flight Ops Technician III to support the development, testing, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems in Ukraine, bridging aircraft prototyping, hardware integration, HIL/ground testing, aircraft maintenance, and field flight operations, working closely with hardware, software, autonomy, and flight-test teams.

The technician will build and modify prototype aircraft, integrate avionics and electrical systems, fabricate parts using 3D printing and other