Senior Lab Technician (R5317)

The role

You will help build, assemble and test aerospace hardware, from early prototypes to final assemblies. The work includes fabrication, installing sensors and instrumentation, and mechanical load testing.

What you will do

• Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems from engineering drawings, instructions and CAD models
• Support design, prototyping and fabrication of new products, R&D work 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 the shop, lab and composite work areas clean, organized and safe
• Source and manage inventory of parts and equipment

Required qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in aircraft or lab maintenance, prototype fabrication and test stand design and fabrication
• Proficient in metallic and mechanism fabrication, 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
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

Nice to have

• Familiarity with mechanical systems such as hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames and DAQ systems
• Familiarity with electrical systems such as cable harness checkouts, electrical connections and power requirements
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense or high-performance prototyping environments
• Able to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees
• Equity for full-time regular employees
• Benefits package for full-time regular employees
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Secret level security clearance is required
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Salary depends on skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

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.