Technician II, Maintenance (R6289)

Shield; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to ensure the reliability, safety, and mission readiness of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and related ground support equipment. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance practices and operational readiness.

This role requires strong hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, adherence to safety protocols, and

Responsibilities

• Maintain Shield AI's V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and related ground support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and document maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance practices and operational readiness.

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:

As a Maintenance Technician II, 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). This role supports day-to-day aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and documentation while working closely with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance practices.