Drone Operator (R5145)

Shield AI
Ukraine
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","English","Rapid learning"]

Experienced UAS operator needed to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine using the V-BAT platform. You will work with partnered military units on long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in highly contested electronic warfare environments, leveraging prior military/UAS experience and rapid technical learning.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Drone Operator (R5145)

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Job Summary

Experienced UAS operator needed to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine using the V-BAT platform. You will work with partnered military units on long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in highly contested electronic warfare environments, leveraging prior military/UAS experience and rapid technical learning.
Location: Ukraine
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine using the V-BAT platform.
  • •Operate directly alongside partnered military units conducting long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mission support in contested electronic warfare environments.
  • •Collaborate with military partners to execute mission planning and flight operations under austere conditions.
  • •Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills while adapting quickly to technical systems.
  • •Travel internationally as required and maintain readiness for deployment with passport requirements.
Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

  • •Prior military, UAS, aviation, or tactical operations experience
  • •Ability to operate in austere and high-tempo environments
  • •Strong communication and problem-solving skills; Conversational level of English proficiency
  • •Ability to learn and operate technical systems quickly
  • •Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
Experience:DefenseMilitaryUavAerospaceISR
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingEnglishRapid learning
Languages:English
Tech Stack:V-BATHivemindUASISRUnmanned aircraft system

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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