Staff Technician, Mechanical Test

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:

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Technician, Mechanical Test to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.

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.

This position will be based in Seattle, WA once our production facility is up and running in Spring of 2027 - in the interim, periodic travel to Dallas, TX will be required (covered by Shield AI).

What you'll do:

Construct and assemble large-scale structures and test articles in alignment with engineering drawings and CAD models.

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

Maintain accurate records of test equipment configurations and device designations across all projects.

Work with aerospace-grade materials and perform structural repairs using industry-stand