Shield AI · 7 hours ago
Maintenance Technician, Next Gen Aircraft (R4419)
Wichita Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $61/hr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft, performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of various aircraft systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on X-BAT air vehicle systems including propulsion, fuel, electrical, avionics, and flight control subsystems
Execute inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance in accordance with engineering instructions, maintenance procedures, and test requirements
Support jet engine operations including installation, removal, borescope inspections, servicing, and post-run inspections
Assist with engine run, hover, and flight test preparations including pre-test inspections, configuration verification, and post-test discrepancy resolution
Maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks, configuration status, and discrepancy tracking documentation
Collaborate with engineers and technicians to diagnose mechanical, electrical, or avionics anomalies and implement corrective actions
Support ground support equipment (GSE) operation, inspection, and upkeep
Adhere to all safety, hazard control, PPE, and test area access requirements
Participate in root-cause investigations, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes
Support field deployments, remote test sites, and extended test operations as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in aviation maintenance strongly preferred
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
5+ years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience with turbine-powered or jet aircraft
Demonstrated experience performing maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting on propulsion systems
Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical, electrical, fuel, and avionics systems
Experience working in experimental, flight test, or developmental aviation environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to configuration control and maintenance discipline
Ability to work safely and effectively in high-tempo test operations
Willingness and ability to travel and support extended field test deployments
Preferred
Prior experience maintaining experimental, prototype, or developmental aircraft
Experience supporting jet engine test programs, engine runs, or hover test operations
Background in military or high-performance aviation maintenance environments
Familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or autonomous platforms
Experience working alongside flight test engineers and instrumentation teams
Knowledge of structured safety and risk management processes (ORM, THA, SMS)
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, if applicable
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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