Lead Harness Technician, Hardware Test

Job overview

The Lead Harness Technician, Hardware Test role is onsite in Dallas, TX, and pays $36–$54 per hour. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians, including V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. This hands-on technical lead builds and troubleshoots harnesses while guiding the Hardware Test Harness Team. The role establishes fabrication standards and reliable test infrastructure in coordination with engineering teams, supporting aircraft test operations and product quality.

What you'll do

• Build, modify, repair, and validate wire harnesses and cable assemblies
• lead daily team activities and mentor technicians
• improve fabrication processes, quality standards, and documentation
• interpret schematics and engineering drawings
• integrate harnesses into test stands and laboratory equipment
• perform continuity and insulation-resistance testing
• troubleshoot wiring and integration issues
• coordinate materials and maintain configuration documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead harness technician

hardware test

wire harnesses

cable assemblies

aerospace

v-bat

x-bat

electrical testing

team leadership

dallas tx

shield ai

full-time

$36–$54/hr

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees
• temporary benefits may apply after 60 days.

Why this role

Combines hands-on harness fabrication with technical team leadership; 5+ years of relevant experience required.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. Sector: 33.