Full-Time

Aviation Fleet Engineer

Posted on 4/1/2024

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven autonomous aircraft and drone operations

AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior

Dallas, TX, USA

Requirements
  • Engineering experience, including support of research and design efforts.
  • Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent skills in time management, organization, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Ability to manage advanced projects consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed.
  • Excellent verbal and written ability.
  • BS in an engineering field
  • 5+ years in an engineering role.
  • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Responsibilities
  • Establish an engineering reach-back capability for internal and external V-BAT customers
  • Conduct cross-functional coordination to ensure internal aircraft are properly configured and spared to support internal customer requirements
  • Coordinate with technical writers and the maintenance team to develop and maintain accurate UAS maintenance manuals
  • Support internal research and development projects
  • Support UAS upgrades which facilitate greater ease of sustainment and maintenance actions
  • Support analysis which leads to accurate sparing solutions for the UAS
  • Support development and dissemination of service bulletins and work instructions related to internal UAS hardware
  • V-BAT Aircraft Sustainment

Shield AI is committed to applying artificial intelligence for autonomous drone and aircraft operations, focusing on applications in the defense sector as well as potential commercial uses. This company is distinguished by its forward-thinking in autonomous flight technology, particularly with its AI pilot system, Hivemind, which enables operation without GPS, communications, or human pilots. Its collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense and ongoing field deployments in various combat scenarios illustrate the company’s role in leading technological advancement in AI flight systems, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about cutting-edge AI and aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

108%

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Services

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement Support

Flexible Work Hours

PTO

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Yearly Swag Items

Unlimited Snacks

Bottomless Beverages

Annual Celebrations

Work From Home Benefits

Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

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