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UAS Operator & Flight Operations Technician (R5438)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Integration & Test / International EOR
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Hybrid (Lviv region)International EORPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Shield AI seeks a hands-on UAS Operator & Flight Operations Technician to support autonomous aircraft testing, demonstrations, and flight operations in Ukraine, primarily in the Lviv region, with occasional travel within Ukraine. The role involves operating fixed-wing and multirotor UAS, serving as safety pilot, supporting simulation and live flight activities, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with local airspace and Ukrainian UAS regulations.

Responsibilities

  • 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 requirements, operational procedures, and applicable Ukrainian UAS regulations

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience operating unmanned aircraft systems in field, test, or operational environments
  • Experience operating both fixed-wing and multirotor UAS platforms
  • Experience supporting Group 1 and Group 2 UAS operations, approximately up to 55 lbs / 25 kg
  • Strong understanding of flight safety procedures and emergency recovery operations
  • Experience supporting flight tests, demonstrations, or operational field exercises
  • Familiarity with Ground Control Stations, telemetry systems, radios, and mission support equipment
  • Experience supporting SIL, HIL, VIL, or related test environments
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft and support equipment in the field
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to operational detail
  • Familiarity with Ukrainian airspace requirements and operational procedures for UAS operations
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to transport equipment and personnel to operational sites
  • Ability to travel within Ukraine as required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required Ukrainian remote pilot or UAS operational certifications

Skills

Required:Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operationSafety pilot and emergency recoveryGround Control Stations (GCS) operationFlight testing & demonstrations support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package aligned to country office location
  • Details available via talent acquisition partner
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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