Shield AI
About
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-technology company building autonomous systems and AI pilots for military applications, with a manufacturing and production facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Open Positions (6)
Staff Technician, Electrical Engineering
Shield AI is hiring a Staff Technician for Electrical Engineering in Dallas, TX to support the Avionics Engineering team developing flight-critical custom avionics systems for the V-BAT aircraft. The role involves supporting avionics system design, fabrication, and testing across communications, compute, AI, power, and telemetry systems. Responsibilities include hands-on electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, circuit board work, and supporting cross-functional engineering teams. Requires strong electrical technician skills and experience with avionics or electronics fabrication in an aerospace or defense environment.
Propulsion Engineering Technician
Shield AI is hiring a Propulsion Engineering Technician in Dallas, TX to design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain custom test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation for engineering test campaigns on V-BAT aircraft propulsion systems. The role requires hands-on experience in hardware or avionics fabrication including machining, 3D printing, and adhesive bonding; proficiency with precision tools and calibrated measurement equipment; and the ability to self-direct test planning and execution. Preferred experience includes aerospace propulsion, piston engines, avionics systems, and data acquisition systems.
Technician II, Maintenance
Shield AI is hiring a Maintenance Technician II in Dallas, TX to conduct organizational-level maintenance on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated ground support equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems and components; using technical manuals, work instructions, and engineering drawings; constructing wiring harnesses and soldering components; documenting maintenance actions; and supporting development of maintenance task instructions and inspection checklists. Requires experience in aviation maintenance, proficiency with precision tools, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Technician III, Maintenance
Senior-level Maintenance Technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Ground Support Equipment for V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems in Dallas, TX. Performs electrical wiring harness construction and repair, soldering, crimping, continuity and voltage testing, and complex mechanical diagnostics. Requires 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
Technician II, Facilities
Facilities Technician supporting test sites in the Bonham and Frisco, TX areas. Performs routine maintenance on facility equipment, conducts repairs and replacements of defective components, maintains a safe work environment, and responds to emergency maintenance requests. Operates forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack. Requires warehouse maintenance experience.
Production Technician
Production Technician working on composite aircraft assembly, avionics, and all associated systems at Shield AI in Dallas, TX. Responsibilities include assembly, testing, and configuration of UAV systems, trim/paint/bodywork on UAV components, engine ground runs, and composite component repairs. Requires 6+ months experience in aircraft production or manufacturing including composite layup or avionics installation.