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$43/hr–$64/hr
Full-time
professional certificate
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Equity participation
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead Prototype Technician will transform engineering concepts into flight-ready hardware by building first-of-kind autonomous aircraft and developing manufacturing processes. They will also provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and collaborate with engineering to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability.
Requirements
Candidates must have 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing or prototype experience with extensive knowledge of aircraft structural assembly and advanced composites. The role requires the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, as well as the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Full job description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
At Shield AI, Prototype Manufacturing is where engineering becomes reality. Our team builds the first aircraft, develops the manufacturing processes, solves complex technical challenges, and establishes the manufacturing foundation that enables scalable production. Every prototype directly influences the future of our products and the capabilities delivered to our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Prototype Technician (Level 5) to join our Prototype & New Product Launch team. This is not a traditional aerospace technician role. You will build first-of-kind autonomous aircraft, develop manufacturing processes, solve challenging technical problems, influence product design through Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and help define how our products transition from prototype to production.
As a Lead Prototype Technician, you will serve as the technical cornerstone of Prototype Manufacturing by transforming engineering intent into flight-ready hardware while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure our prototype builds are successful today and scalable for tomorrow.
\nWhat you'll do:
Build prototype, developmental, and first article aircraft from engineering concept through flight-ready hardware.
Advanced composites experience including wet layup and structural repair.
Experience with engineering development builds.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
Military aircraft, UAV, eVTOL, or rotorcraft experience.
Prototype-to-production transition experience.
AS9100 experience.
A&P License or equivalent.
Military aviation maintenance experience.
Leadership or mentoring experience.
Why join Shield AI:
Unlike traditional aerospace manufacturing, our Prototype Manufacturing team works directly alongside Engineering to create the next generation of autonomous aircraft. You'll influence design decisions, define manufacturing processes, mentor other technicians, and build technology that protects those who serve.
Shield AI offers competitive compensation, equity participation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on some of the world's most advanced autonomous aircraft systems.
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$43 - $64 an hour
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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.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
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