Integration Lab Specialist III (R#3442)
Shield AI
What You'll Do:
- Manage Lab Operations – Oversee the organization and daily operation of the integration lab, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Continuously improve processes, including adopting 5S principles.
- Maintain Test Assets – Track, configure, and manage lab equipment and test assets to ensure availability and integrity. Develop tools to streamline and automate inventory management.
- Build & Integrate Hardware – Fabricate hardware fixtures and cable harnesses for autonomy and mission systems software testing and validation.
- Execute Test Procedures – Work closely with developers to conduct both formal and informal testing, collect and distribute test artifacts to stakeholders
- Troubleshoot & Analyze – Perform first-level triage on test failures by reviewing logs and identifying root causes.
- Utilize Lab Management Tools – Maintain and operate software tools for inventory management, event scheduling, and test execution.
- Support Key Lab Events – Set up and facilitate simulations, feature demonstrations, and critical testing operations. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting in real time.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 4+ years of hands-on technical experience.
- Willingness to travel (approx. 10%) to support offsite test visits.
- Experience managing a Systems Integration Lab, or similar environment.
- Basic familiarity with networking concepts, including Local Area Networks (LANs) in a lab environment, such as setting up network devices, configuring IP addresses, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
- Ability to configure software devices, troubleshoot integration issues, and diagnose root causes.
- Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical drawings, with hands-on experience building test fixtures to spec.
- Skilled in fabricating and repairing cable harnesses, including soldering, crimping, and connector assembly.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact lab operations.
- Effective communicator with the ability to guide and support teams during lab events and testing procedures.
- Basic experience in python and/or bash scripting.
- Proven problem-solver with a bias for action, able to take tasks from concept to completion with minimal oversight.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in a STEM or similar field
- Experience working in Aerospace or DoD related integration Labs
- Background in a fast-paced, R&D or startup environment.
- Formal 5S training
- Holds active DoD clearance