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Posted Feb 8, 2026

Drone Operator

Shield AI

Tokyo

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droneuasunmannedmaintenancedefense
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.
The V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator will perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-BAT specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.


Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems
  • Prior military service with overseas assignments
  • Maritime/shipboard UAS experience
  • FAA Ratings (Part 107/Private Pilot/Commercial/Instrument/CFI)
  • A&P certified

Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

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