Shield AI · 4 weeks ago
Staff Technician, Flight Operations & Pilot
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffShield AI is seeking a Flight Operations Technician to support UAV flight operations, maintenance, and pilot duties. This role involves executing safe and efficient flight operations while performing technical upkeep and supporting engineering development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Hiring Manager
Shivakumar Balasubramanyam
Responsibilities
Support UAV flight operations
Maintenance
Pilot duties
Execute safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations
Perform technical upkeep
Support engineering development
Qualification
Required
Hands-on professional who can execute safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations
Experience in UAV flight operations
Experience in maintenance and pilot duties
A blend of aviation technical experience and UAV flight operations expertise
Focus on safety, precision, and mission execution
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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