Avionics Engineering Supervisor at shieldai

Department: V-BAT Division

Compensation

$110,000 – $170,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Description

Shield AI is hiring a full-time Avionics Engineering Supervisor to lead and directly supervise professional and skilled engineering technicians supporting avionics system integration, testing, debugging, production, maintenance, and flight support. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, requiring supervision of technicians, coordination with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and flight-support teams, and oversight of avionics test equipment, troubleshooting, documentation, safety, quality, and operational plans. Candidates need at least six years of hands-on avionics or complex hardware experience and two years of experience supervising or coordinating skilled technicians.

Required Skills

Avionics systems
Avionics integration
Avionics troubleshooting
PCBA schematics
Wiring diagrams
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Signal generators
Automated test systems
Root-cause analysis
Continuous improvement

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of hands-on experience with avionics systems, aircraft electrical systems, electronics, harnesses, PCBAs, integrated test environments, or complex hardware systems
2+ years of experience directly supervising, leading, training, or coordinating skilled technicians in an engineering, production, test, aerospace, aviation, maintenance, or advanced manufacturing environment
Experience performing avionics or electrical troubleshooting across wiring, connectors, PCBAs, power systems, sensors, communication interfaces, test equipment, and integrated systems
Experience using electrical and avionics test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, analyzers, breakout boxes, and automated test systems
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and training to technicians during hands-on technical work
Experience administering workplace policies, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and supporting employee performance expectations
Preferred Qualifications: Technically credible leadership with the ability to guide complex avionics work, embed training, analyze data, exercise sound judgment, and interpret policies and procedures