Technician III, Maintenance (R5318)

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 [](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI). ### Job Description: As a Technician III, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, you will serve as a senior-level technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining the Ground Support Equipment used to support Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems. This position requires an experienced technician capable of independently diagnosing complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical discrepancies; interpreting technical data and engineering documentation; completing high-quality repairs; and providing technical guidance to other maintenance personnel. The primary focus of this role is V-BAT Ground Support Equipment. When GSE workload permits, this technician may also assist with organizational-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and operational checks on V-BAT aircraft. ### What you'll do: - Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on V-BAT Ground Support Equipment, support systems, test equipment, and related field support assets. - Independently troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, and power-distribution discrepancies using technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and sound maintenance practices. - Inspect, repair, modify, and operationally test GSE to verify proper operation, safety, reliability, and mission readiness. - Construct, repair, and inspect electrical wiring harnesses, connectors, cables, and electronic assemblies. - Perform soldering, crimping, pinning, depinning, continuity checks, resistance checks, voltage checks, and other electrical diagnostic procedures. - Use digital multimeters, power supplies, insulation testers, load-testing equipment, and other common electrical and mechanical test equipment. - Diagnose equipment failures to the component or subassembly level and provide accurate recommendations for repair, replacement, or engineering disposition. - Perform equipment modifications and configuration updates in accordance with approved technical instructions, service bulletins, engineering documentation, and company procedures. - Complete detailed maintenance documentation in applicable systems, including work performed, troubleshooting actions, parts used, inspection results, labor hours, and final operational checks. - Identify recurring equipment failures, adverse trends, and opportunities to improve GSE reliability, maintainability, and availability. - Support root-cause investigations and communicate technical findings to Maintenance Leadership, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other adjacent organizations. - Assist with the development, validation, and improvement of maintenance procedures, task instructions, inspection criteria, and future maintenance manuals. - Review technical instructions for accuracy, clarity, safety, tooling requirements, and maintainability before field or depot implementation. - Assist maintenance leadership with workload coordination, equipment prioritization, repair planning, and status reporting. - Inspect completed work for compliance with approved technical data, workmanship standards, and company maintenance requirements. - Maintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools, test equipment, parts, and support equipment. - Assist with organizational-level V-BAT aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, and operational checks when GSE workload and maintenance priorities allow. ### Required qualifications: - Five or more years of relevant experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or modifying aviation Ground Support Equipment, military support equipment, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, electronic systems, or similarly complex technical equipment. - Hands-on experience repairing wiring harnesses, electrical connectors, cables, circuit assemblies, and associated components. - Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other commonly used diagnostic tools. - Experience performing soldering, crimping, connector repair, pin replacement, continuity testing, voltage testing, and resistance testing. - Ability to plan and execute maintenance tasks with limited supervision - Strong working knowledge of maintenance safety, tool control, FOD prevention, HAZMAT, configuration control, and technical-data compliance. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic maintenance or work-order management systems. - Ability to safely lift, move, position, and work around Ground Support Equipment and aircraft components in a maintenance environment. - Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, or holidays when required to support operational priorities. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. - Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance. - Valid U.S.-issued passport or the ability to obtain one before required international travel. - Proven record of being a dependable and trustworthy teammate, maintaining high standards, taking ownership of assigned work, and treating others with professionalism and respect. ### Preferred qualifications: - Seven or more years of experience maintaining aviation Ground Support Equipment, military aerospace support equipment, unmanned aircraft support systems, or similarly complex equipment. - Previous experience in a senior technician, lead technician, crew lead, shift lead, or technical-training role. - Experience supporting equipment maintenance in a depot, flight-line, field-service, military, or high-tempo operational environment. - FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent military, industry, internal, or external technical certification. - IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or equivalent soldering and wire-harness certification. - OSHA, HAZMAT, electrical-safety, lockout/tagout, or related industrial safety training.