Staff PCBA Rework Specialist (R5017)
Shield AI
Dallas, TX, USA
USD 36-54 / hour + Equity
Posted on May 19, 2026
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Electrical Engineering team and the Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing and deploying numerous in-house designed circuit boards, which operate both in the air and in our factories. These PCBAs are used to operate the aircraft in flight, and to perform component and system-level testing during production. In this role, you will rework and assemble PCBAs of varying complexity, from 0201 components and BGAs to large through-hole passives and connectors. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.
What you'll do:
- Rework and assemble PCBAs, including BGAs, 0201 components, etc.
- Specify the equipment needed for and build out a rework station.
- Offer your expert opinion to engineers during design reviews for component placement, manufacturability, etc…
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience reworking PCBAs.
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) for PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721 or similar).
- Ability to specify the optimal rework or assembly process for a given operation.
- Experience performing rework from engineering redlines.
- Ability to demonstrate rework skillset during interview process.
- Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
- Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certified Standards Expert (CSE) for PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721 or similar).
- Experience with reflow machines for simple 2-sided boards.
- Ability to make harnesses (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar).
- Experience with both leaded and unleaded soldering processes.
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary 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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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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.
36 - 54 USD