Production Technician
Shield AI · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Shield AI (aerospace & defense) in Dallas, TX. Support and perform assembly, testing and configuration of aircraft systems such as: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Avionics, Ground Control Stations (GCS), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Ground Data Terminals (GDT), and electronics.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 60 other live production postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 85%
- Lean 38%
- Root cause 33%
- 5S 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Shield AI in Dallas
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Full description from Shield AIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Support and perform assembly, testing and configuration of aircraft systems such as: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Avionics, Ground Control Stations (GCS), Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Ground Data Terminals (GDT), and electronics.
- ◆Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing and documentation while utilizing approved technical publications, maintenance standards and approved procedures.
- ◆Trim, Paint, and Bodywork UAV Components.
- ◆Assemble, Test, and Support engine ground runs and break-ins.
- ◆Modifications or repairs to composite components if needed.
- ◆Coordinate with and assist other team members to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams as well as work instructions and manuals related to all part fabrication.
- ◆Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Minimally 6 months-1 year of relevant experience in a combination of Aircraft Production/Manufacturing including but not limited to Composite Layup, Avionics fabrication, Avionics Installation, Aircraft Final Assembly, Ground Support ETC.
- ✓Minimally 6 months-1 year of experience with Material
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Possess time management, organizational and communication skills.
- ✓Strong safety work ethic - recognizes the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, chemicals, tools, etc.
- ✓Computer skills; knowledgeable in MS software programs, and other relevant computer applications involving production.
- ✓Analytical and problem-solving approach with the continual pursuit of perfection.
- ✓Must be able to work in a continually changing environment with the ability to change direction quickly to support departmental needs.
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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 currently seeking highly skilled Production Technicians to work on composite aircraft, avionics and all systems associated.
This role is for a hands-on person with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in a quality-focused production environment.
The ideal candidate will work with engineering drawings and detailed instructions to acquire the desired finish of each production component as well as assist with fabrication and assembly tasks.
Planning. (MRP)
- •Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface cooperatively with departmental personnel and customers.