Drone Operator (R4428)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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: In this role, you will operate and maintain the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in real-world, high-consequence environments, directly enabling Group 3 ISR missions. As a fully qualified V-BAT operator, you’ll serve as both pilot and maintainer within a small, agile team, executing missions from austere, shore-based, and maritime locations. You will act as a subject-matter expert in ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, operational risk and airspace coordination—owning mission execution from planning through recovery. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact where it matters most.

What you'll do:

Achieves and maintains V-BAT operator qualifications, proficiency and currency and performs crewmember duties in support of Group 3 ISR operations.

Performs pilot and maintenance duties in austere environments, shore-based and maritime, as a member of a small team.

Serves as subject-matter expert on Group 3 ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resources management, operational risk management, and airspace management and coordination.

Required qualifications:

Ability to work in a high-tempo and ambiguous environment.

Very Basic English language skills.

Previous Group 3 or above UAS pilot experience 

Previous military service with operational experience 

Must be able to travel outside of Ukraine