Perform production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems. Support system integration, verification, and flight test readiness while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve discrepancies and maintain safety and schedule requirements.
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.
The Production Test Technician 3 performs production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining production schedules and safety standards.
What you'll do:
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to:
- Fuel systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Environmental Control Systems (ECS)
- Flight controls
- Propulsion systems
- Landing gear
- Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Operate ground support equipment and perform vehicle systems checkout.
- Perform pre- and post-use inspections and service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other required fluids.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and written or verbal work instructions.
- Fabricate and assemble fixtures and components as required.
- Execute testing in accordance with procedures and direction provided by senior technicians and engineering staff.
- Conduct testing using prescribed methods, sequences, setups, and procedures while accurately documenting and reporting test results.
- Apply materials, appliqués, coatings, decals, primer, and paint as required.
- Adhere to all safety requirements, PPE standards, and company policies.
- Work effectively in production, maintenance, repair, and flight test environments while supporting schedule and quality objectives.
- Perform work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and physically demanding positions including bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, twisting, and overhead work.
- Communicate effectively in high-noise environments.
- Work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel (up to 25%).
Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 6 years of aerospace, aircraft maintenance, flight test, or other industry-related experience.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Aircraft electrical systems
- Aircraft systems
- Aircraft structures
- Flight line operations
- Experience with avionics or electronic systems.
- Experience building and repairing wire harnesses.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and associated program access.
Preferred qualifications:
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- Associate degree, technical certification, or advanced education in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field.
- Developmental or operational flight test experience.
- Experience performing systems testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance processes.
- Experience with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control practices.
- Experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.
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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.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal 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.
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