Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems (R4892)

The role

You will build, assemble and test air vehicle systems and prototype hardware for new aerospace products. The work includes sensor installation, instrumentation and mechanical load testing, following engineering drawings and CAD models.

What you will do

• Build and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems such as landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems and test articles from drawings, instructions and CAD models
• Support design, prototyping, fabrication, R&D and flight-ready hardware
• Work with aerospace-grade materials and perform component repairs
• Fabricate fixtures, machine brackets and modify prototype hardware
• Install strain gauges, thermocouples and other sensors per instrumentation schematics
• Route cabling, integrate data acquisition systems and verify sensor calibration
• Conduct static and dynamic mechanical load testing per engineering procedures
• Document test results and report anomalies promptly
• Keep shop, lab and composite work areas clean, organized and safe
• Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment

Required qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, or test stand design and fabrication
• Proficient in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, and bearing installation and removal
• Hands-on machine shop experience, including manual and/or CNC tools
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and detailed work instructions
• Comfortable working in shop and lab environments with noise, dust and chemicals
• Ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work for extended periods

Nice to have

• Familiarity with mechanical systems such as hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames and DAQ systems
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense or high-performance prototyping environments
• Knowledge of adhesives, fasteners and bonding for composite-to-metal interfaces
• Able to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees: bonus
• Full-time regular employees: benefits
• Full-time regular employees: equity
• Temporary employees: temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• A S//SAR level security clearance is desired
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.