V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

Shield AI
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Adaptability"]

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance for Shield AI's V-BAT UAS program across CONUS and OCONUS environments. Roles span deployed operations, training/instruction, demos/business development, production flight testing, and experimental R&D, with collaboration across engineering and product teams to refine and document procedures and performance.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
4 years ago

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

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Job Summary

V-BAT Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance for Shield AI's V-BAT UAS program across CONUS and OCONUS environments. Roles span deployed operations, training/instruction, demos/business development, production flight testing, and experimental R&D, with collaboration across engineering and product teams to refine and document procedures and performance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deployed Operations: Support DoD and foreign customers in operational capacity during maritime and land-based deployments.
  • •Training/Instructor: Develop and teach programs of instruction based on the V-BAT system and air vehicle operations.
  • •Demo/Business Development: Perform flight demonstrations for potential customers in CONUS and CONUS locations.
  • •Production Flight Testing: Test newly produced V-BAT systems and rely on pilot and maintenance skills for quality control and fleet readiness.
  • •Experimental Flight Testing/R&D: Collaborate with engineering to execute integration, ground tests, and flight tests and contribute to training materials, SOPs, and technical documentation.

Key Requirements

  • •Ability to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations, while delighting the customer.
  • •Ability to pass background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy.
  • •Ability to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers.
  • •Ability to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers.
  • •Ability to pass medical, dental, and background checks as required by customer contracts
Experience:DefenseUnmanned systemsAerospace
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptability
Certifications:Part 107Private PilotCommercial PilotInstrument RatingCFIA&P
Tech Stack:UASUnmanned aircraftFlight operationsAvionics

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

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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