Staff Technician, Hardware Test (R5272)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design, build, and maintain test stands that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software elements for high-reliability aerospace hardware.

You will assemble test fixtures, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate across engineering to streamline testing and maintenance. This role emphasizes hands-on, multidisciplinary hardware work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-volume production setting.
• Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards.
• Multidisciplinary hardware development projects (internships, clubs, projects, etc.).
• Track record of ownership and delivering results.
• Strong collaboration and reliability as a teammate.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain test stands with electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
• Respond to production-floor issues to keep test stands running.
• Contribute to cross-functional design reviews and advocate design changes for simpler testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on technical work

Ownership of outcomes

Team player

Tools

Wiring harnesses

Circuit board assembly

Soldering

Machining

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram,andYouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on our V-BAT vehicle. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.

In this role, you will build and maintain a fleet of test systems that included electrical, mechanical, and software elements. You will assemble test fixtures and work with engineers to simplify and improve test stand designs. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain test stands, which include electrical, mechanical, and software elements. Test stands also include harnessing and other cabling.

• Respond to emergent issues on the production floor to keep test stands running.

• Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes and test stand maintenance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Experience with hands-on technical work in a high-volume production setting.

• Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards.

• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc…

• Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.

• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Soldering, machining, and harness assembly.

• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.