Technician III, Maintenance (R5318)

Job Description:

As a Technician III, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, you will serve as a senior-level technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining the Ground Support Equipment used to support Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.

This position requires an experienced technician capable of independently diagnosing complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical discrepancies; interpreting technical data and engineering documentation; completing high-quality repairs; and providing technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.

The primary focus of this role is V-BAT Ground Support Equipment. When GSE workload permits, this technician may also assist with organizational-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and operational checks on V-BAT aircraft.

What you'll do:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on V-BAT Ground Support Equipment, support systems, test equipment, and related field support assets.
• Independently troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, and power-distribution discrepancies using technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and sound maintenance practices.
• Inspect, repair, modify, and operationally test GSE to verify proper operation, safety, reliability, and mission readiness.
• Construct, repair, and inspect electrical wiring harnesses, connectors, cables, and electronic assemblies.
• Perform soldering, crimping, pinning, depinning, continuity checks, resistance checks, voltage checks, and other electrical diagnostic procedures.
• Use digital multimeters, power supplies, insulation testers, load-testing equipment, and other common electrical and mechanical test equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures to the component or subassembly level and provide accurate recommendations for repair, replacement, or engineering disposition.
• Perform equipment modifications and configuration updates in accordance with approved technical instructions, service bulletins, engineering documentation, and company procedures.
• Complete detailed maintenance documentation in applicable systems, including work performed, troubleshooting actions, parts used, inspection results, labor hours, and final operational checks.
• Identify recurring equipment failures, adverse trends, and opportunities to improve GSE reliability, maintainability, and availability.
• Support root-cause investigations and communicate technical findings to Maintenance Leadership, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other adjacent organizations.
• Assist with the development, validation, and improvement of maintenance procedures, task instructions, inspection criteria, and future maintenance manuals.
• Review technical instructions for accuracy, clarity, safety, tooling requirements, and maintainability before field or depot implementation.
• Assist maintenance leadership with workload coordination, equipment prioritization, repair planning, and status reporting.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with approved technical data, workmanship standards, and company maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools, test equipment, parts, and support equipment.
• Assist with organizational-level V-BAT aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, and operational checks when GSE workload and maintenance priorities allow.

Required qualifications:

• Five or more years of relevant experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or modifying aviation Ground Support Equipment, military support equipment, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, electronic systems, or similarly complex technical equipment.
• Hands-on experience repairing wiring harnesses, electrical connectors, cables, circuit assemblies, and associated components.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other commonly used diagnostic tools.
• Experience performing soldering, crimping, connector repair, pin replacement, continuity testing, voltage testing, and resistance testing.
• Ability to plan and execute maintenance tasks with limited supervision
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance safety, tool control, FOD prevention, HAZMAT, configuration control, and technical-data compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic maintenance or work-order management systems.
• Ability to safely lift, move, position, and work around Ground Support Equipment and aircraft components in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, or holidays when required to support operational priorities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.
• Valid U.S.-issued passport or the ability to obtain one before required international travel.
• Proven record of being a dependable and trustworthy teammate, maintaining high standards, taking ownership of assigned work, and treating others with professionalism and respect.

Preferred qualifications:

• Seven or more years of experience maintaining aviation Ground Support Equipment, military aerospace support equipment, unmanned aircraft support systems, or similarly complex equipment.
• Previous experience in a senior technician, lead technician, crew lead, shift lead, or technical-training role.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance in a depot, flight-line, field-service, military, or high-tempo operational environment.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent military, industry, internal, or external technical certification.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or equivalent soldering and wire-harness certification.
• OSHA, HAZMAT, electrical-safety, lockout/tagout, or related industrial safety training.