Skip to content

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 defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

Go to company profile