# Lead Prototype Technician (R5476)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ec8cce6e-d091-4b59-ba34-009f966b420b

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Salary: 43 – 64 USD per hour

## Summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced technician to lead the building and manufacturing of first-of-kind autonomous aircraft, translating engineering designs into flight-ready hardware while developing scalable production processes. This role bridges prototype development and production, requiring someone who can solve complex technical challenges and influence product design for manufacturability.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Build first-of-kind autonomous aircraft
- Develop manufacturing processes
- Solve complex technical problems
- Influence product design through Design for Manufacturability
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1a6d2673-7374-47d7-b97e-a3466afc2c14/apply