Technician III, Production (R6533)

Shield AI; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Aerospace Technician to join our team developing advanced airborne vision and detection systems for manned and unmanned aircraft.

You will work closely with engineers and production staff across the full build lifecycle—from incoming goods and inventory management through to assembly, documentation, integration, and testing. The role also offers opportunities in R&D and prototype development for next-generation aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full lifecycle of the build process—from incoming goods and inventory management through to assembly, documentation, integration and testing.
• Engage with engineers and production staff on R&D and prototype development activities supporting next-generation aerospace systems.

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-BAT aircraft, 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.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Technician to join our growing team developing advanced airborne vision and detection systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Our systems integrate high‑performance imaging sensors, onboard processing, and intelligent detection capabilities into ruggedised camera pods deployed across fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician who enjoys precision assembly work, thrives in a structured quality environment, and takes pride in building high‑value, low‑volume systems to an exceptional standard.

You will work closely with engineers and production staff across the full lifecycle of the build process — from incoming goods and inventory management through to assembly, documentation, integration, and testing. The role also offers involvement in R&D and prototype development activities supporting next‑generation aerospace systems.