UAS Operator & Flight Operations Technician (R5438)

Shield AI
Lviv
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Safety mindset","Troubleshooting","Organizational skills","Attention to operational detail","Emergency recovery focus"]

Support autonomous aircraft testing, demonstrations, and flight operations in Ukraine with a highly hands-on, field-focused approach. Operate fixed-wing and multirotor UAS systems, serve as a safety pilot (including manual recovery when required), and run ground testing and live flight test activities. Set up and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations, telemetry/mission systems, and operational documentation, while troubleshooting hardware and ensuring compliance with airspace and UAS operating procedures in the Lviv region.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 days ago

UAS Operator & Flight Operations Technician (R5438)

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Job Summary

Support autonomous aircraft testing, demonstrations, and flight operations in Ukraine with a highly hands-on, field-focused approach. Operate fixed-wing and multirotor UAS systems, serve as a safety pilot (including manual recovery when required), and run ground testing and live flight test activities. Set up and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations, telemetry/mission systems, and operational documentation, while troubleshooting hardware and ensuring compliance with airspace and UAS operating procedures in the Lviv region.
Location: Lviv
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aircraft systems in test and operational environments.
  • •Serve as a safety pilot for experimental and autonomous aircraft systems, including manual recovery when required.
  • •Support execution of simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities.
  • •Operate Ground Control Stations (GCS) and associated mission systems, including pre-flight setup and launch/recovery operations.
  • •Configure, setup, transport, and maintain aircraft and support equipment, troubleshoot/repair issues in the field, and maintain operational documentation/checklists.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years operating unmanned aircraft systems in field, test, or operational environments.
  • •Experience operating both fixed-wing and multirotor UAS platforms.
  • •Strong understanding of flight safety procedures and emergency recovery operations.
  • •Experience supporting flight tests, demonstrations, or operational field exercises.
  • •Familiarity with Ground Control Stations and telemetry, radios, and mission support equipment.
Experience:3+ yearsUnmanned aircraft systemsUAS operationsDefenseRoboticsAerospace
Skills:Safety mindsetTroubleshootingOrganizational skillsAttention to operational detailEmergency recovery focus
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Languages:UkrainianEnglish
Tech Stack:PX4ArduPilotGround Control Stations (GCS)Telemetry systemsRadiosRF communicationsDatalinksNetworking equipmentSILHILVIL

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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