Shield AIEngineering Technician 4, Quality Assurance (R5977)
Shield AI is hiring an Engineering Technician 4, Quality Assurance (R5977) for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $35-$53/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting lists this role as remote.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include quality assurance, inspection and prototype testing.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 659 other open roles at Shield AI.
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Perform inspections and quality assurance for prototype ground and flight testing of advanced aircraft systems.
Job Description:
This Engineering Technician will support XBAT prototype ground testing and flight testing. This hands-on role will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Design Engineering to verify hardware quality, identify and investigate issues, and ensure prototype configurations and test articles meet defined requirements.
What you'll do:
- Perform in-process, final, pre-test, and post-test inspections of XBAT prototype hardware.
- Inspect mechanical, electrical, structural, composite, and electromechanical assemblies using appropriate measurement equipment.
- Verify hardware configuration, workmanship, dimensions, torque, installation, and traceability against engineering requirements.
- Support ground and flight test readiness by verifying required inspections and documentation are complete.
- Inspect and document hardware condition following testing, including damage, failures, and abnormal conditions.
- Collect objective evidence such as measurements, photographs, and inspection results to support engineering investigations.
- Identify, document, and contain nonconformances; support MRB, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Work directly with Quality, Manufacturing, Test, and Design Engineering to resolve prototype quality issues.
- Support development and improvement of inspection plans, checklists, acceptance criteria, and quality processes.
- Maintain accurate inspection, configuration, and quality records for serialized prototype hardware.
- Identify recurring issues and provide feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product and process quality.
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, aviation, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting prototype development or flight testing.
- Experience with hands-on inspection, testing, manufacturing, or troubleshooting of complex aerospace hardware.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, flight hardware, or aerospace structures.
- Experience with GD&T, composites, electrical systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
- Experience with nonconformance, MRB, RCCA, or failure investigation.
- Familiarity with AS9100.
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. ### 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.
How we rate this
Engineering Technician 4, Quality Assurance (R5977) at Shield AI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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