Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 www.shield.ai . Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of or relevant experience in maintenance documentation, service engineering, or technical writing in aerospace, defense, aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, or other complex electromechanical systems
- Experience developing maintenance instructions for aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, propulsion systems, electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, or complex hardware/software products
- Practical working knowledge of aircraft or UAS systems, including the ability to understand and document mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, payload, ground-support, and/or mission-system interfaces
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, CAD outputs, schematics, system architectures, requirements, interface control documents, test data, and engineering changes
- Proven ability to work directly with engineers, quality personnel, maintainers, flight-test teams, and other subject matter experts to obtain, validate, and document technical information
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, sequential, user-focused procedures for inspection, removal, installation, modification, troubleshooting, functional testing, and return-to-service activities
More about this role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
Shield AI is seeking an experienced V-BAT Technical Writer to support the development, release, and lifecycle management of aircraft system service bulletins. This is a hands-on technical publications role that works closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and field support teams to translate complex technical changes, safety concerns, inspection requirements, corrective actions, and operational limitations into clear, accurate, and actionable communications for operators and maintainers. The successful candidate may come from an A&P, military aviation maintenance, UAS maintenance or operations, avionics, flight-test, aerospace technician, or...
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