Shield AI
Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems (R4892)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 29, 2026
- Experience
- 4–6 years; experience may be in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, or test stand design and fabrication.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Fabricate, instrument, assemble, and test aircraft systems and prototypes, supporting development from early design through validation.
What you'll do
- Build and modify air vehicle systems and test hardware using engineering drawings, instructions, and CAD models.
- Install sensors and data acquisition systems, conduct mechanical tests, and document results and anomalies.
- Support prototyping, repairs, shop safety, inventory, and improvements to fabrication and testing workflows.
What they ask for
- 4–6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, or test stand design and fabrication.
- Proficiency in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, including bearing installation and removal.
- Hands-on machine shop experience with manual and/or CNC tools.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with mechanical systems such as hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames, or DAQ systems.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.
Pay
USD 41–61 (per-hour-wage); base salary
Tools
CAD, CNC, strain gauges, thermocouples, data acquisition systems, DAQ systems
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