Technician III, Maintenance; R5311 Security Clearance

Position: Technician III, Maintenance (R5311) with Security Clearance
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Follow Shield AI on Linked In , X , Instagram , and You Tube .

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…