Shield AI
Staff Technician, Mechanical Test
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.
About the job
Supports fabrication, instrumentation, and mechanical testing of X-Bat prototypes and flight-ready hardware.
What you'll do
- Build and modify structures, test articles, fixtures, and prototype hardware using engineering drawings and CAD models.
- Install and calibrate sensors, route cabling, and integrate data acquisition systems.
- Conduct and document static and dynamic mechanical tests, reporting anomalies and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
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 experience with manual and/or CNC machine shop 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 environments; composite bonding knowledge and MIL-STD testing experience are also preferred.
Pay
USD 42–64 per-hour-wage (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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