Technical Writer (R5661)
Shield AI · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 11, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $60,000 - $105,000
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Hiring context
How this role compares at Shield AI
Shield AI has 482 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 12 job families, and 376 of them are in engineering. 374 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.
This role's posted range of $60,000 - $105,000 sits above 0% of the 354 other Shield AI roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an experienced V-BAT Technical Writer to support the integration and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation. The ideal candidate brings deep experience working alongside engineers and subject matter experts to produce clear, structured documentation across all program phases, from early design and system development through initial flight testing and sustained mission operations. This position will directly support V-BAT platform documentation, including service bulletins, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, system descriptions, and mission support materials.