Senior Production Technician (R5655)

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Production Technician to work on composite aircraft, avionics, and all associated systems. This hands-on role involves supporting assembly, testing, and configuration of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, and performing modifications or repairs. The technician will interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to achieve the desired finish of each production component, and coordinate with team members to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Support and perform assembly, testing and configuration of aircraft systems such as: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Avionics, Ground Control Stations (GCS), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Ground Data Terminals (GDT), and electronics.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing and documentation while utilizing approved technical publications, maintenance standards and approved procedures.
• Trim, Paint, and Bodywork UAV Components.
• Assemble, Test, and Support engine ground runs and break-ins.
• Modifications or repairs to composite components if needed.
• Coordinate with and assist other team members to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
• Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams as well as work instructions and manuals related to all part fabrication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimally 6 months-1 year of relevant experience in a combination of Aircraft Production/Manufacturing including but not limited to Composite Layup, Avionics fabrication, Avionics Installation, Aircraft Final Assembly, Ground Support ETC.
• Minimally 6 months-1 year of experience with Material Requirements Planning. (MRP)
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface cooperatively with departmental personnel and customers.

Nice to have

• Possess time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong safety work ethic - recognizes the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Computer skills; knowledgeable in MS software programs, and other relevant computer applications involving production.
• Analytical and problem-solving approach with the continual pursuit of perfection.
• Must be able to work in a continually changing environment with the ability to change direction quickly to support departmental needs.

Benefits

• 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.