Drone Operator (R5145)

Shield AI

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Kyiv on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 13, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description
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:

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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About this role

Summary

Operate UAS for ISR missions in Ukraine, supporting military operations in demanding environments.

Job title

Drone Operator (R5145)

Experience level

prior military, UAS, aviation, or tactical operations experience

Industry

defense-tech

Location requirements

Kyiv, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

military experienceUAS operationcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical system operation

Preferred skills

Group 2 UASGroup 3 UASEO/IR sensorsmission planningoperator training

Specializations

UASISRtactical operationsaviationsensor operations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

On-site City