Electronics Lab Manager

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description

Are you a passionate and innovative lab manager or electronics technician looking to help develop state-of-the-art products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

As the Electronics Lab Manager, you’ll take ownership of the development, management, and maintenance of our electronics lab inventory and equipment while playing a pivotal role in the verification of our vehicle’s hardware. Join us in accomplishing a meaningful mission and pushing the state-of-the-art in autonomous aircraft!

What you'll do:

Develop and maintain an inventory of lab equipment by identifying shortages and needs.

Be responsible for completing purchase order requisitions for the EE team

Support acquisition and maintenance of lab equipment based on testing plan requirements

Maintain the calibration and functionality of lab equipment.

Develop and assemble test fixtures to aid in prototyping and verification.

Build testing rigs

Create and modify cable harnesses

Configure electronics for test execution.

Troubleshoot prototype issues

Schedule, monitor and record lab resource usage and optimize processes for maximum resource availability.

Support hardware verification by executing documented test plans with the use of typical electronic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltage meters, power supplies, electronic loads, and PC command lines)

Perform SMT solder rework of low to high-complexity, high-density PCBAs. If more complex rework is required, schedule and manage outside vendors to complete rework.

Collaborate with teammates to establish safety policies for lab use and offsite testing

Support training for team members regarding simple lab safety piloting

Projects you might work on:

Repair and modify new electrical hardware to be used in prototyping

Complete bench level verification test plans as needed.

Manage the Electronics lab expansion

Develop fixture solutions to support verification and reliability testing

Required qualifications:

Professional work experience as a lab manager

Experience repairing and reworking complex PCBAs (SMT rework down to SOIC, 0402 package sizes)

Experience producing high quality cable harnesses

Experience reading schematics, PCB layout, and cable harness diagrams

Experience with working within a share lab space

Inventory control and other lab management skills

Strong, clear communication, and excellent time management

IPC certified technician

Preferred qualifications:

B.S. in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience

Some experience in using a command-line interface, Python or other programming languages

Capable of reworking fine pitch SMT parts such as 0201 components & 0.5mm pitch BGAs

Familiarity in debugging and troubleshooting prototypes

Experience with the automation of test equipment

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.

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