Drone Operator (R5145)

Shield AI; New Delhi; On-site; INR 8,126,000 - 11,472,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking experienced UAS operators to support real-world ISR and mission operations using the V-BAT platform, across international deployments. Ideal candidates have military aviation, UAS, ISR, or tactical operations backgrounds and are comfortable working in austere environments with travel.

This role may involve collaboration with partner military units and rapid mission adaptation. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, quick learning of technical systems, and

Qualifications

• Prior military, UAS, aviation, or tactical operations experience.
• Ability to operate in austere and high-tempo environments.
• Conversational level of English proficiency.
• Ability to learn and operate technical systems quickly.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support real-world ISR and mission operations using the V-BAT platform.
• Operate in contested environments alongside partnered military units.
• Adapt to austere conditions and rapidly changing missions.

Skills

UAS operations

Aviation/tactical ops

English communication

Travel readiness

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-BATaircraft, 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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