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Posted 6 days ago • June 12, 2026

Drone Operator (R5145)

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Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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:

We are seeking experienced UAS operators to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine utilizing the V-BAT platform. Operators will work directly alongside partnered military units conducting long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mission support operations in highly contested electronic warfare environments.

This position is ideal for individuals with prior military aviation, UAS, ISR, or tactical operations experience who are comfortable operating in dynamic and austere environments.

Required qualifications

  • 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

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience operating Group 2 or Group 3 UAS platforms
  • Prior ISR, EO/IR, or sensor operator experience
  • Experience with mission planning and flight operations
  • Experience training or mentoring operators
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Role context

This Drone Operator (R5145) role at Shield AI sits in the operator track within defense and autonomy. The position is tied to Kyiv and is posted 5 days ago, which signals active hiring intent rather than archived demand. Compensation is not disclosed in the source listing, so candidates should verify range details directly with the employer. Combined with the live company and role links on this page, this listing gives candidates a direct path to compare equivalent openings by employer, market, and role focus.

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