# Hardware in the Loop Lab Technician

**Company**: Shield AI
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: Pay within range listed
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Defense

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## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware in the Loop Lab Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products at Shield AI. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background building and maintaining a Systems Integration Lab.

You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.

## Responsibilities:

- Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems such as landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems, test articles in alignment with engineering drawings, engineering instructions, and CAD models.

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

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

- Fabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware as needed.

- 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 clearly and report anomalies or irregularities in a timely manner.

- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite work areas.

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

- Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.

## Required qualifications:

- 4-6 years of experience in aircraft/Lab maintenance, prototype fabrication, test stand design & fabrication.

- Proficient in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, installation & removal.

- 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.

- Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

## Preferred qualifications:

- Familiarity with a variety of mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames, DAQ systems).

- Familiarity with a variety of electrical systems (e.g., cable harness checkouts, electrical connections, power requirements).

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

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

## 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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- aerospace engineering
- fabrication
- machine shop operations
- CAD design
- instrumentation
- mechanical testing

### Nice to have
- mechanical systems
- electrical systems
- DAQ systems
- prototyping

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