Technician II, Production (R5665)

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 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:

We are currently seeking highly skilled Production Technicians to work on composite aircraft, avionics and all systems associated. This role is for a hands-on person with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in a quality-focused production environment. The ideal candidate will work with engineering drawings and detailed instructions to acquire the desired finish of each production
component as well as assist with fabrication and assembly tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and perform assembly, testing and configuration of aircraft systems such as: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV),
• Avionics, Ground Control Stations (GCS), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Ground Data Terminals (GDT), and electronics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing and documentation while utilizing approved
  technical publications, maintenance standards and approved procedures.
• Trim, Paint, and Bodywork UAV Components.
• Assemble, Test, and Support engine ground runs and break-ins.
• Modifications or repairs to composite components if needed.
• Coordinate with and assist other team members to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
• Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams as well as work instructions and manuals related to all part fabrication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimally 6 months-1 year of relevant experience in a combination of Aircraft Production/Manufacturing including but not
  limited to Composite Layup, Avionics fabrication, Avionics Installation, Aircraft Final Assembly, Ground Support ETC.
• Minimally 6 months-1 year of experience with Material Requirements Planning. (MRP)
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface cooperatively with departmental personnel and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong safety work ethic - recognizes the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Computer skills; knowledgeable in MS software programs, and other relevant computer applications involving production.
• Analytical and problem-solving approach with the continual pursuit of perfection.
• Must be able to work in a continually changing environment with the ability to change direction quickly to support
  departmental needs.

$20 - $31 an hour

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.