About the role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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: Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are seeking a UAS Operator & Flight Operations Technician to support autonomous aircraft testing, demonstrations, and flight operations in Ukraine. This is a highly hands-on, field-focused role supporting fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aircraft systems in simulation, ground testing, and live flight environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in dynamic field conditions, troubleshooting hardware and operational issues, and supporting autonomous flight testing activities with a strong safety mindset. This role will primarily support operations in the Lviv region, with occasional travel to other locations within Ukraine for demonstrations, testing, and operational support activities. \n
What you'll do: Operate fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aircraft systems in test and operational environments Serve as a safety pilot for experimental and autonomous aircraft systems, including manual recovery of aircraft when required Support execution of simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities Operate Ground Control Stations (GCS) and associated mission systems Support pre-flight setup, aircraft inspections, launch and recovery operations, and post-flight activities Configure, setup, transport, and maintain aircraft, support equipment, batteries, radios, networking equipment, and operational infrastructure Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems and field support equipment Transport equipment and personnel to test and demonstration sites Create and maintain operational checklists, packing lists, maintenance logs, and flight documentation Support demonstration events and customer flight operations Work closely with engineering and flight test teams to support safe and effective field operations Ensure operations comply with local airspace