Maintenance Technician, Reliability Testing - Galveston, Texas

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

Job Description:

V-BAT Maintenance Technicians on the Reliability Testing team perform organizational level and regular scheduled maintenance on the next generation of V-BAT platform and its related ground support in equipment, in support of flight operations and product reliability testing. In addition to land-based operations in the Dallas area, you will also support maritime operational testing, as well as land-based flight testing near the gulf coast.

• Perform reliability testing of the next generation of V-BAT 
• Perform organizational level and scheduled maintenance on the V-BAT and its related ground support equipment
• Support flight operations 
• Perform engine reliability testing 
• Work closely with engineers, product developers and other operators to identify improvements to the V-BAT product 

• Ability to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations 
• Ability to have a high attention to detail and be situationally aware 
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with company policy  
• Ability to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required 
• Be willing to travel to perform maritime operations as required
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting/maintenance experience 

• Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems  
• Maritime/shipboard UAS experience   
• A&P certified 

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

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.