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Senior V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Production Flight Test (R4844)

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

Company

Shield AI

Location

Dallas, Texas

Status

Open

Posted

2026-09-15T19:34:11.482+00:00

Shield AI is hiring a senior operator for V-BAT air vehicles in Dallas, Texas. The job centers on flying unmanned aircraft during production acceptance testing, system validation, troubleshooting and delivery. The operator works with flight test, engineering, production, quality, maintenance and program groups to confirm each aircraft meets performance, configuration and airworthiness requirements. The posting seeks a disciplined, technically capable person who can handle shifting priorities, record aircraft discrepancies and make sound operational decisions while maintaining safety and procedural compliance. The position is onsite and full-time.