Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081)
shieldai· Customer Operations
About this role
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.
Job Description:
The Field Support Engineer, X-BAT Aircraft Systems is a senior, customer-facing technical authority supporting Shield AI's X-BAT program, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter advancing runway-independent autonomous airpower for expeditionary, maritime, and contested environments. This role sustains readiness by resolving aircraft, mission system, avionics, propulsion, launch/recovery, ground support, and configuration issues across test, demonstration, deployment, and field operations.
The ideal candidate is a proven aircraft or UAS maintainer who can operate independently, communicate under pressure, and move technical issues from field discovery through disciplined closure using engineering data, product definition information, and structured support workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) position at shieldai is USD 90K–130K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) role at shieldai is based in Wichita Metro Area. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) position is part of the Customer Operations department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) position at shieldai?
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When was the Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081) position at shieldai was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081)
shieldai · 💰 USD 90K–130K
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