Technician 3, Quality Systems Engineering (R4956)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Quality role to support critical quality management processes across engineering and manufacturing teams. You will help ensure systems, documentation, and production activities meet the highest standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include contributing to root cause analysis, following established procedures, and driving continuous improvement to ensure mission-ready performance. Prior aerospace or regulated environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or technical support role.
• Familiarity with basic root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys or Fishbone.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support critical quality management processes across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Help ensure systems, documentation, and production activities meet the highest standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and mission-ready performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Tools

Document control systems

ERP systems

Quality data tracking tools

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

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, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Join a team dedicated to building quality and reliability into advanced products from the ground up. In this role, you will support critical quality management processes, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and help ensure systems, documentation, and production activities meet the highest standards. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and mission-ready performance.

What you'll do:

Key Responsibilities

Required qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or technical support role, preferably in aerospace or a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with basic root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys or Fishbone.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow established procedures.

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with document control systems, ERP systems, or quality data tracking tools preferred.
• Certification or training in quality (e.g., Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt)

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.