Shield AI
Staff Technician, Mechanical Test
Seattle, Washington · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.
About the job
Fabricates, instruments, and tests X-Bat prototypes and assemblies, supporting development through validation.
What you'll do
- Build and modify test articles, fixtures, and prototype hardware using engineering drawings and CAD models.
- Install and verify sensors, cabling, and data acquisition systems; conduct mechanical tests and document results.
- Maintain test records, safe work areas, and inventory; contribute to improvements in test and fabrication processes.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.
- Strong background in strain gauge installation and sensor wiring.
- Hands-on machine shop experience, including manual and/or CNC tools.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with mechanical testing systems such as load frames and DAQ systems; experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping.
- Knowledge of composite-to-metal bonding processes, or hands-on MIL-STD vibration, shock, or thermal testing.
Tools
CAD, strain gauges, thermocouples, data acquisition systems, manual and/or CNC tools, load frames, DAQ systems, MIL-STD
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