Associate Engineer, Manufacturing
Shield AI · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 10, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $84,965 - $127,447
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Hiring context
How this role compares at Shield AI
Shield AI has 484 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 12 job families, and 378 of them are in engineering. 376 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.
This role's posted range of $84,965 - $127,447 sits above 4% of the 356 other Shield AI roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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: We are seeking a motivated Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for next-generation aerospace systems. In this role, you will partner with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to transition products from design into production while supporting prototype builds, new product introduction (NPI), and production ramp-up. This position may support one or more aircraft systems, including airframe structures, electrical systems, propulsion, mechanical systems, avionics, final integration, or ground support equipment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contributing to the production of advanced aerospace products.