Drone Operator

Shield AI

Location: Tokyo   |   Full-Time

Team: Customer Operations

Department: Operations Division

Workplace Type: remote

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations, while delighting the customer.

  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy.

  • Ability to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers.

  • Ability to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems

  • Prior military service with overseas assignments

  • Maritime/shipboard UAS experience

  • FAA Ratings (Part 107/Private Pilot/Commercial/Instrument/CFI)

  • A&P certified

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.

The V‑BAT Air Vehicle Operator will perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V‑BAT specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.

Company Details

Shield AI

HQ: San Diego, California, US

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Shield AI is a venture-backed deep‑tech company founded in 2015 that is dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent autonomous systems. With a mission rooted in operational resilience, Shield AI has developed a suite of products that blend cutting‑edge robotics, AI, and cloud infrastructure. The V‑BAT aircraft is a small, electric, high‑altitude UAV that provides airborne data collection and support in contested environments. The Hivemind product family delivers ...
Post Date: March 5, 2026