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# Senior Sustainment Engineer at Aechelon Technology

- **Company:** Aechelon Technology
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aechelontechnology/jobs/5376020008

## Job description

Aechelon Technology, a Shield AI company, is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.

Aechelon Technology — a Shield AI company — builds high-fidelity visual simulation systems. We're looking for a Sustainment Engineer to keep platform systems buildable, traceable, and releasable. This role owns production build issue resolution, engineering change control, image releases, spares planning, compliance, and operational metrics.

You'll work independently and partner with Platform Engineering, Production, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure, contract manufacturers, and suppliers. You'll turn production and lifecycle needs into clear engineering actions, accurate records, and better build and release processes.

This position’s work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Regular and reliable availability during these hours is required, regardless of the employee’s work location.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

- Own first-pass triage and resolution: independently diagnose and resolve factory and production build issues across Windows, Windows Server, and Ubuntu using Python and PowerShell, coordinating cross-team escalation as needed.
- Drive engineering change control: initiate ECRs for buildability, sourcing, and new capabilities; lead ECOs for systemic production-yield issues; and contribute to impact analysis and disposition.
- Coordinate controlled image releases: release approved OS, firmware, and BIOS updates to shipped systems, and support golden-image version control.
- Plan spares and long-lead materials: own forecasts and provide sustainment input for inventory targets, safety stock, end-of-life planning, and last-time buys.
- Complete per-unit handoff packages: maintain accurate as-built records, image versions, and test results, and coordinate acceptance with Systems Engineering.
- Support qualification and compliance: review substitutions for compliance and support component qualification, production release readiness, and supplier-quality reviews. Obtain export compliance documentation for new components and, on a quarterly basis, maintain existing export compliance documentation as needed.
- Own production sustainment metrics: define and report yield, cycle time, and time to qualify, then use the results to identify and track improvements.
- Improve production tooling and workflows: partner with Infrastructure and Production teams on factory provisioning, imaging, test automation, traceability integrations, and released build and test procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must have at least 5 years of experience sustaining hardware, software systems and product lifecycle management in a production, manufacturing, or lab environment.
- Independent technical problem-solving skills for production build and configuration issues, with the ability to coordinate resolution across teams.
- Working knowledge of engineering change control, including ECRs, ECOs, BOMs, configuration management, and technical impact analysis.
- Experience releasing and controlling system software, including OS, firmware, BIOS, or comparable configurations.
- Ability to interpret production tests and yield data and turn findings into practical process or design improvements.
- Understanding of supply continuity planning, including spares, long-lead materials, inventory targets, end-of-life planning, and last-time buys.
- Strong documentation and traceability skills, with experience maintaining accurate as-built records, configuration history, and test results.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working with contract manufacturers or supporting complex hardware production.
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or product traceability systems.
- Familiarity with thermal, burn-in, or compatibility testing.
- Experience with production test automation or operational reporting, including test-data capture, scripting, or dashboards.

## Compensation and Benefits

$123,000 - $153,000 per year

The above range is specific to CALIFORNIA and may not be applicable to other locations. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).

No relocation reimbursement provided.

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.

Shield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to dl-aechelon_hr-team@shield.ai to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.

## About Aechelon Technology

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Aechelon Technology provides mission-grade synthetic reality visualization and simulation solutions for defense, national security, and emergency response customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Shield AI, Inc. in November 2024)
- **Headquarters**: South San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Nacho Sanz-Pastor (Co-Founder & CEO), Javier Castellar (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense Technology, Simulation & Training, Synthetic Reality, AI/ML Data Generation
- Target customers: U.S. Department of Defense (all branches), U.S. Allies, Government Prime Contractors, national security and emergency response organizations
- Mission statement: "Ensure the safety, mission readiness and tactical superiority of national security and emergency response customers with immersive, high-fidelity and geo-specific representations of the real world."

## Products & Services
- **Nucleus**: Real-time image generator with 8K imagery at 240Hz, multi-GPU single chassis design, incorporating AI/ML-driven databases.
- **Nexus**: Secure shared storage solution for geospatial and sensor databases.
- **SkyBeam™**: Rapid database updates and full motion video (FMV) generation.
- **RTK (Radar Toolkit)**: Software toolkit for radar simulation and sensor modeling.
- **Geo-Specific Databases**: High-fidelity, multi-spectral digital twin of Earth for training, testing, and mission rehearsal.
- **Mixed Reality (MR) Trainers**: Head-mounted display solutions for immersive training, including eye-limiting multi-sensor MR systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company, acquired by Shield AI)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of ~$23.6 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Shield AI (parent company since November 2024), Sagewind Capital (prior investment)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 174 employees (+17.8% YoY, +34 people); LinkedIn followers grew 73.1% year-over-year; over 1,000 DoD operational flight training systems supported across U.S. and Allies; active on major defense programs including F-35, P-8 Poseidon, CH-47F, MH-60R/S, and F-16.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched Fidelity**: Real-time 8K imagery at 240Hz with real-world physics, precise terrain, weather, and light reflection.
- **Multi-Domain Expertise**: Decades of experience (since 1998) in visual simulation for air, ground, and maritime platforms across all U.S. military branches.
- **AI/ML Integration**: Ability to generate synthetic training data and virtual sensor feeds to validate autonomous systems and AI/ML models at scale.
- **Proven Track Record**: Excellent past performance evaluations on numerous high-profile defense programs with zero delivery failures noted.
- **Patented Technology**: Holds 8+ patents in image generation and display systems, with 11 patents attributed to key engineer David Morgan.

## Strategic Focus
- **Autonomous Systems & AI**: Scaling synthetic data generation for AI/ML training of autonomous navigation and ISR systems.
- **Digital Twin Expansion**: Developing global commercial databases for multi-domain operations.
- **Multi-Spectral Sensor Simulation**: Enhancing sensor capabilities across visual, radar, and infrared spectrums for mission rehearsal.
- **Growth Through Shield AI**: Leveraging acquisition to accelerate development and expand market reach.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly contribute to national security and support U.S. Armed Forces and Allies.
- **Cutting-Edge Tech**: Work with state-of-the-art AI/ML, 8K real-time graphics, and mixed reality systems.
- **Stability & Growth**: Long-standing company (27+ years) with consistent growth and recent acquisition by Shield AI.
- **Culture**: Emphasizes innovation, trustworthiness, and "performance without compromise" as core values.
- **Locations**: South San Francisco, CA (HQ); Overland Park, KS; Orlando, FL; Farmer's Branch, TX; presence in Spain and Canada.
- **Open Roles**: 17 active positions across Software Engineering, QA, Data Science, Systems Engineering, IT, and Content Creation (as of search date).

## Sources
1. [aechelon.com](https://aechelon.com/)
2. [aechelon.com/about](https://aechelon.com/about/)
3. [aechelon.com/careers](https://aechelon.com/careers/)
4. [Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aechelontechnology)
5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aechelon-technology)

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