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Technician II, Maintenance (R4636)

Dallas, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and mission readiness of Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE).  

What you'll do:

  • Conduct organizational-level maintenance on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE). 
  • Construct wiring harnesses and solder necessary components to maintain V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and their associated GSE. 
  • Comply with written training and certification requirements for maintenance personnel. 
  • Support the development of maintenance task instructions for future maintenance manuals. 
  • Develop relationships with adjacent organizations to ensure maintenance best practices are in place. 
  • Comply with the company's Tool Control, FOD prevention, and HAZMAT programs.

Required qualifications:

  • Ability to travel as needed. 
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance. 
  • Experience in aviation maintenance and operations, including coordination across multiple departments. 
  • Significant experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Proven record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding oneself and others to high standards, and showing kindness to others. 
  • USA-issued Passport.

Preferred qualifications:

  • FAA A&P license (preferred) or possesses equivalent internal or external certification demonstrating technical competency. 
  • Experience in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). 
  • Experience in avionics. 
  • IPC Certification.
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.
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. 

About Shield AI

Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company specializing in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation military aviation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, the company is focused on building advanced software and hardware solutions that enable military forces to operate effectively in the most contested, denied, and high-risk environments. Its technologies are designed to function where traditional systems fail—particularly in GPS-denied, communications-disrupted, and highly dynamic combat scenarios.

At the core of Shield AI’s innovation is its emphasis on software-driven autonomy. Rather than relying on remote human operators, the company develops AI-powered “pilots” capable of independently navigating complex missions, making real-time decisions, and executing objectives with speed and precision. This approach allows autonomous systems to operate with greater resilience, reduced latency, and significantly enhanced survivability in modern warfare environments.

Its mission is to protect service members and civilians through intelligent, autonomous systems. This mission drives the company’s commitment to reducing human risk on the battlefield while expanding the operational reach and effectiveness of defense forces. By combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep operational insight, Shield AI is helping to redefine how military missions are planned, executed, and sustained in the era of autonomous warfare.

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