Shield AI
Lead Harness Technician, Hardware Test (R5272)
Dallas, TX · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Hardware
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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V-BAT Division
Lead Harness Technician, Hardware Test at Shield AI in Dallas, TX leads a team and performs hands-on fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for V-BAT and X-BAT test operations. The role collaborates with Hardware Test, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering to define fabrication standards and build processes while providing technical direction and mentorship to technicians.
Required
- lead
- harness
- wire harnesses
- cable assemblies
- fabrication
- integration
- troubleshooting
- team leadership
Preferred
- test hardware
- test harness
- manufacturing engineering
- mentoring
- fabrication standards
- build processes
Employer description
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:
As the Lead Harness Specialist, you will serve as the technical lead for the Hardware Test Harness Team, helping establish and grow a dedicated harness capability that supports V-BAT and X-BAT test operations. You will remain deeply involved in the hands-on fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting of wire harnesses and cable assemblies while providing day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction for a team of harness technicians.
Working closely with Hardware Test, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, you will help define fabrication standards, improve build processes, ensure product quality, and support the development of reliable test infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building high-quality hardware, solving technical challenges, and developing a team while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution.
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