Technician IV, Maintenance (R6224)

Roboticsconnected; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the X-BAT autonomous VTOL program. This hands-on role performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will collaborate with engineering and test personnel to ensure aircraft readiness and configuration accuracy, while mentoring less-experienced technicians and documenting activities with disciplined rigor.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to document tests and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ground-test support.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians while following approved procedures.

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:

Shield AI is seeking highly skilled and disciplined Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. This hands-on position is responsible for performing complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, modifications, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will work closely with engineering teams, and test personnel to maintain aircraft readiness, configuration accuracy, and safe execution of test activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation practices, and the ability to work independently within approved procedures while mentoring less-experienced technicians.