Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members & civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff & landing drone (V-BAT), & a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC & abroad. Shield AI's products & people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense & U.S. allies. 

The Ground Operations Specialist performs ground support operations for V-BAT aircrews & conducts ground testing & equipment preparation activities in support of flight operations. They are responsible for planning & conducting ground & benchtop testing in support of prototyping & current V-BAT operations. Ground Operations Specialists may support flight events & provide on-site field support as needed.