# Staff Technician, Mechanical Test

**Company**: Shield AI
**Experience**: staff
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: Pay within range listed
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Defense

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## Description

Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled Staff Technician, Mechanical Test to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role involves bringing cutting-edge designs to life, from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.

Responsibilities:

- Construct and assemble large-scale structures and test articles according to engineering drawings and CAD models.

- Support design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight-ready hardware.

- Maintain accurate records of test equipment configurations and device designations.

- Work with aerospace-grade materials and perform structural repairs using industry-standard techniques and tools.

- Fabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and make rapid modifications on prototype hardware.

- Install strain gauges, thermocouples, and various sensors according to precise instrumentation schematics.

- Route cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.

- Conduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.

- Document test outcomes and report anomalies or irregularities.

- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

- Contribute to ongoing improvements in instrumentation standards, testing procedures, and fabrication workflows.

- Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment.

Required qualifications:

- 8+ years of experience in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.

- Strong background in strain gauge installation and sensor wiring.

- Hands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.

- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.

- Comfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.

- Ability to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.

Preferred qualifications:

- Familiarity with mechanical testing systems (e.g., load frames, DAQ systems).

- Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.

- Knowledge of adhesives, fasteners, and bonding processes for composite-to-metal interfaces.

- Able to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs.

- Hands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing including vibration, shock, thermal testing.

Additional Information:

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- fabrication
- aerospace-grade instrumentation
- strain gauge installation
- sensor wiring
- machine shop operations
- CNC tools
- engineering drawings
- schematics

### Nice to have
- mechanical testing systems
- load frames
- DAQ systems
- aerospace
- automotive
- defense
- high-performance prototyping
- MIL-STD testing

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