Fleet Engineer @ Shield AI

Introduction to Shield AI

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.

Job Description:

We are seeking a candidate that will serve as the Service Operations technical expert regarding aircraft configurations, research and development efforts, product-line advancement, and associated issues to ensure sustainment for internal and external customers.   

What You’ll Do:

Establish a 24/7 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 facility 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

Required Qualifications:

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. 
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Preferred Qualificiations:

Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Experience writing technical documents supporting hardware users and maintainers
Familiarity with rapid engineering response processes for fielded hardware

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Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you’re interested in being part of our team, apply now!

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.