Shield AI
Senior Lab Technician (R5317)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Experience
- 4–6 years; experience in aircraft/lab maintenance, prototype fabrication, or test stand design and fabrication.
About the job
Fabricates, instruments, and tests aerospace hardware and aircraft systems in a hardware-in-the-loop lab.
What you'll do
- Assemble and modify aircraft systems, subsystems, fixtures, and prototype hardware using engineering drawings and instructions.
- Install sensors, route cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and conduct mechanical testing.
- Document test results and anomalies, maintain a safe workspace, and manage parts and equipment inventory.
What they ask for
- 4–6 years of experience in aircraft/lab maintenance, prototype fabrication, or test stand design and fabrication.
- Proficiency in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, installation, and removal.
- Hands-on experience with manual and/or CNC machine shop tools.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions; ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with mechanical systems such as hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames, or DAQ systems, and electrical systems such as cable harness checkouts and power requirements.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.
Pay
USD 33–50 (per-hour-wage); the posting does not specify whether this is base salary or total pay.
Tools
CAD
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