Weapons Systems Operator

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a remote Weapons Systems Operator to evaluate AI-generated military scenarios for realism and safety. Your frontline experience will inform feedback on weapons employment, engagement procedures, and decision-making logic within simulated environments.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on operator background across air defense, missiles, or allied platforms, with strong writing skills to clearly document insights and recommendations for improving AI reasoning and reliability.

Qualifications

• Current or former military weapons systems operator with hands-on experience in air defense, missile operations, naval combat systems, or tactical aviation.
• Experience with systems such as Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, NASAMS, or comparable military weapons platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of weapons employment, tactical decision-making, and military operational procedures.
• Ability to explain complex technical and military concepts clearly in writing.
• Operational deployments, live-fire experience, or experience as a weapons instructor are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated scenarios involving air defense, missile systems, naval weapons, or tactical aviation.
• Assess operational realism, weapons employment decisions, and mission procedures.
• Review scenarios for accuracy, sound reasoning, and alignment with Rules of Engagement (ROE) and the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC).
• Identify unrealistic assumptions, technical inaccuracies, or operational errors and provide clear written feedback.

Skills

Weapons systems

Air defense

Missile operations

Tactical aviation

Technical writing

Instructing

Tools

Patriot

THAAD

Aegis

NASAMS

Job description

Role Title: Weapons Systems Operator

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is seeking current or former military Weapons Systems Operators to contribute to an AI development project focused on military operations, weapons employment, and tactical decision-making. You'll use your firsthand operational experience to evaluate AI-generated military scenarios, identify inaccuracies, and provide expert feedback to improve AI reasoning and reliability.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate AI-generated scenarios involving air defense, missile systems, naval weapons, or tactical aviation.
• Assess operational realism, weapons employment decisions, and mission procedures.
• Review scenarios for accuracy, sound reasoning, and alignment with Rules of Engagement (ROE) and the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC).
• Identify unrealistic assumptions, technical inaccuracies, or operational errors and provide clear written feedback.

Qualifications

• Current or former military weapons systems operator with hands-on experience in air defense, missile operations, naval combat systems, or tactical aviation.
• Experience with systems such as Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, NASAMS, or comparable military weapons platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of weapons employment, tactical decision-making, and military operational procedures.
• Ability to explain complex technical and military concepts clearly in writing.
• Operational deployments, live-fire experience, or experience as a weapons instructor are a plus.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.