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 , Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on , , , and . Job Description:In this role, you will operate and maintain the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in real-world, high-consequence environments, directly enabling Group 3 ISR missions. As a fully qualified V-BAT operator, you’ll serve as both pilot and maintainer within a small, agile team, executing missions from austere, shore-based, and maritime locations. You will act as a subject-matter expert in ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, operational risk and airspace coordination—owning mission execution from planning through recovery. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact where it matters most.

What you'll do:

Achieves and maintains V-BAT operator qualifications, proficiency and currency and performs crewmember duties in support of Group 3 ISR operations. Performs pilot and maintenance duties in austere environments, shore-based and maritime, as a member of a small team. Serves as subject-matter expert on Group 3 ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resources management, operational risk management, and airspace management and coordination.

Required qualifications:

Ability to work in a high-tempo and ambiguous environment.Very Basic English language skills.Previous Group 3 or above UAS pilot experience Previous military service with operational experience Must be able to travel outside of Ukraine₴1,104,000 - ₴1,656,000 a year#LI-LD2#LBOur 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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.